New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB1487

Introduced

12/11/23

Refer

12/11/23

Report DNP

2/7/24

Caption

Relative to the health effects of 5G technology.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation will impose new regulations on the deployment of 5G technology within public rights-of-way and mandate stricter measures for minimizing exposure at residential and educational facilities. Specifically, the bill prohibits the installation of new antennas within 500 meters of residences, businesses, and schools. It also necessitates the training of home inspectors to measure RF radiation levels during inspections, contributing to a more informed public regarding the potential health impacts of 5G technology.

Summary

House Bill 1487 addresses the health effects associated with 5G technology, particularly concerning radiofrequency (RF) radiation. The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Services to provide information about RF-radiation and guidance on minimizing exposure. It includes the requirement for public service announcements regarding health risks linked to RF radiation and recommendations for creating RF-radiation-free zones in healthcare facilities. Furthermore, the bill aims to improve transparency by requiring warning signs at sites with 5G antennas and producing a map of RF exposure levels throughout the state.

Sentiment

General sentiment surrounding HB 1487 appears to be cautious, with advocates emphasizing the need to safeguard public health, while critics may perceive it as overregulation that could slow down technological advancements. Proponents argue that the bill is crucial for ensuring that health implications are carefully monitored as 5G technology expands, while opponents argue that overly stringent regulations may hinder technological innovation and infrastructure development necessary for modern communication.

Contention

Notable points of contention lie in the balance between advancing technology and protecting public health. While proponents advocate for stronger regulations to address potential health risks, critics of the bill express concerns regarding its implications for technological progress and economic growth. The debate may reflect larger societal anxieties about the health effects of new technology, significantly shaping how the bill is perceived within the legislative and public discourse.

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SF1544

Moratorium to complete a study on the health, environmental, and economic effects of 5G technology imposition

NH LD878

Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology on Bird, Bee, Insect and Other Wildlife Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children

NH HB501

Relative to allowing towns to decline 5G towers.

NH HB1725

relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence technologies.

NH HB1283

relative to the use of face recognition technology.

NH HB993

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies ActThis bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations. Such technologies may incorporate artificial intelligence, machine-learning, automation, fiber-optic sensing technology, nanotechnology, optical and cognitive radar, modeling and simulation technology, hyperspectral and LIDAR sensors, and imaging, identification, and categorization systems. The bill authorizes CBP to establish one or more Innovation Teams to research and adapt commercial technologies that may be used by CBP.The plan must describe how the Innovation Teams have been implemented and also detailgoals and timelines for adoption of qualifying technologies,metrics and key performance parameters for determining the plan's effectiveness,which technologies used by other federal agencies CBP may also utilize,which existing authorities CBP may use to procure technologies,how CBP legacy border technology programs may be replaced,the expected privacy and security impact of security-related technology on border communities, andrecent technological advancements in specified technologies.CBP must provide the plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. The bill also requires CBP to annually report to Congress regarding the activities of the Innovation Teams.

Similar Bills

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