Bill > HR178

This Resolution requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study summarizing existing published scientific reports and studies on the effects of 5G wireless technology on biological life, with a particular focus on information relevant to Hawaii's residents and wildlife. The resolution acknowledges that 5G, or 5th generation wireless technology, is intended to provide faster and higher capacity transmissions and utilizes both existing frequencies and new, higher millimeter wave frequencies, relying on numerous small cell antennas placed closer to homes and schools. It also references concerns raised by various organizations, including the World Health Organization and the Council of Europe, regarding the potential health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, and notes studies that have found increased tumor rates in lab animals exposed to such radiation. The study is to be submitted to the Legislature by a specific deadline.