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This bill establishes comprehensive protections for amateur radio operators' rights to install and maintain antenna structures on properties they control, despite potential private land use restrictions. The legislation aims to prevent homeowners' associations, condominium boards, and other private entities from unreasonably blocking amateur radio operators from setting up antennas necessary for emergency communications and technical training. Specifically, the bill allows amateur operators to install antennas with minimal restrictions, including small antennas (under 1 meter in diameter), flagpole antennas up to 43 feet tall, wire antennas, and vertical antennas up to 43 feet high. While some reasonable restrictions are permitted—such as requiring antennas to be installed safely, maintained in good condition, and screened from street view if necessary—the bill significantly limits how and when private land use restrictions can be applied. The legislation also establishes that if an approval process for antenna installation exists, it must be straightforward, with applications automatically approved if not responded to within 45 days. Additionally, the bill provides amateur operators a private right of action to challenge overly restrictive rules and shifts the burden of proof to those seeking to enforce such restrictions, ultimately promoting amateur radio's role in emergency preparedness and technological innovation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1094/all-info