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Introduced
01/13/2017
01/13/2017
In Committee
01/13/2017
01/13/2017
Crossed Over
01/24/2017
01/24/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend station antenna structure regulations to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur radio stations if the restriction: precludes communications in an amateur radio service, fails to permit a licensee of amateur radio service to install and maintain an effective outdoor antenna on property under its exclusive use or control, or is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce the restriction. Before installing an outdoor antenna, however, an amateur radio licensee must obtain a community association's prior approval. A community association may: (1) prohibit installations on common property not under the exclusive control of the licensee, and (2) establish installation rules for amateur radio antennas and support structures.
AI Summary
This bill, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017, directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend its regulations to prohibit private land use restrictions, such as restrictive covenants, that preclude amateur radio communications, prevent the installation of effective outdoor antennas, or impose restrictions beyond the minimum necessary to achieve the community association's lawful purposes. The bill requires amateur radio licensees to obtain prior approval from community associations before installing antennas, allows community associations to prohibit installations on common property, and permits them to establish reasonable rules regarding the height, location, size, and aesthetic impact of amateur radio antennas and support structures.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 01/24/2017)
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