MA H105

Bill

MA H105

Reducing non-ionizing radiation such as wireless from early to higher education

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require public schools to prioritize replacement of wireless broadband and telecommunications connectivity in favor of hard-wired access. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce non-ionizing radiation, such as wireless radiation, in public schools and higher education institutions in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring public schools to prioritize the replacement of wireless broadband and telecommunications connectivity with hard-wired access, and to educate students and staff on reducing non-ionizing radiation exposures. 2. Directing public and independent institutions of higher education to eliminate or reduce exposures to known or potentially harmful non-ionizing radiation. 3. Requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Higher Education to develop guidance and recommendations for schools and institutions to reduce non-ionizing radiation exposures. 4. Prohibiting the use of school or campus property for the construction of new wireless infrastructure, such as distributed antenna systems and small cell networks. 5. Amending the mission of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to include fostering environmental health and a positive school culture in public schools. The bill aims to address concerns about the potential health impacts of non-ionizing radiation, such as from wireless devices and electrical equipment, on students and staff, and to promote the use of safer, hard-wired alternatives where feasible.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Pat Duffy (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5040 (on 08/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H105

(17 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H105
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H105.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H109	Improving non-ionizing radiation regulation and monitoring	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H5040	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H627	Relative to non-academic surveys administered in a public school	Accompanied a study order, see H5073	Similar To
S1382	For healthy and green public schools	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1445	To increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools	New draft substituted, see S2730	Similar To
S2493	Prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S250	To ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators	Accompanied a study order, see H4938	Similar To
S294	Prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2493	Similar To
S295	Establishing a Special Education Funding Reform Commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S322	Relative to substance use education in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S323	Relative to unfunded mandates on public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S326	Require the use of a computer-adaptive assessment to identify student achievement, growth, and for education system accountability	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S327	Prohibiting against age discrimination within the public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S329	To ensure that public schools appropriately educate advanced students and gifted and talented children	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S338	Ensuring diversity in public education	Accompanied a new draft, see S2748	Similar To
S353	To strengthen the evaluation process for proposed new charter schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2755	Similar To
S370	Establishing a hate crimes grant program	Accompanied a new draft, see S2525	Similar To

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