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Introduced
07/12/2017
07/12/2017
In Committee
07/12/2017
07/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017 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 directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend its rules to prohibit private land use restrictions, such as restrictive covenants, from precluding or unreasonably restricting the installation and maintenance of effective outdoor amateur radio antennas on property under the exclusive use or control of the amateur radio licensee. However, the bill allows community associations to establish reasonable written rules regarding the height, location, size, and aesthetic impact of such antennas and support structures, as well as to prohibit installations on common property not under the licensee's exclusive control. The bill also affirms the FCC's existing limited preemption of state and local land use regulations on amateur service communications.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing (10:00 10/4/2017 SH-216) (on 10/04/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1534/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1534/BILLS-115s1534is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1534/BILLS-115s1534is.pdf.pdf |
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