Bill > HCR197

This Concurrent Resolution requests the Legislative Reference Bureau, a state agency, to conduct a study that summarizes 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 highlights concerns about 5G, which is the 5th generation of wireless technology designed for faster and higher-capacity data transmission, utilizing both existing frequencies and new, higher millimeter wave frequencies, and relying on a denser network of smaller antennas. It references previous findings from organizations like the World Health Organization and studies on lab animals that have raised questions about potential health risks associated with radiofrequency radiation, prompting the need for this comprehensive review of scientific data.