MA S108

Bill

MA S108

Relative to the safe use of hand-held devices by children

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to cell phone distributers disclosure of RF radiation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require mobile phone retailers in Massachusetts to clearly disclose on product packaging that cell phones may exceed federal guidelines for radio frequency (RF) exposure if carried or used in close contact with the body. The disclosure is meant to inform consumers about the potential health risks and how to use their phones safely, in accordance with federal guidelines.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Julian Cyr (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2431 (on 04/17/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S108

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S108
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S108.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1878	Prohibiting cell phone use in school zones	Accompanied a study order, see H4502	Similar To
S1908	Relative to hands free cell phone devices	Accompanied a new draft, see S2058	Similar To
S2431	Resolve relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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