Bill > SB00099

This bill proposes to amend existing state general statutes to prohibit the installation or replacement of telecommunications towers within 150 yards (approximately 450 feet) of any school. The legislation is designed to create a safety buffer zone around educational facilities by preventing telecommunications infrastructure from being constructed or replaced in close proximity to schools. By establishing this distance restriction, the bill aims to address potential concerns about the proximity of telecommunications equipment to areas where children and school staff are regularly present. The proposed restriction would apply to new tower installations as well as replacement of existing towers, effectively creating a blanket prohibition on telecommunications tower placement within the specified distance from school grounds. While the bill does not provide specific rationale for the 150-yard limitation, it suggests a precautionary approach to separating telecommunications infrastructure from educational environments.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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