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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Mar 17, 2021 |
referred to governmental operations |
Assembly Bill A6448
2021-2022 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
ABINANTI
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Assembly Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
co-Sponsors
Steven Englebright
Jo Anne Simon
Amy Paulin
Gina Sillitti
2021-A6448 (ACTIVE) - Details
2021-A6448 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6448 2021-2022 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y March 17, 2021 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ABINANTI, ENGLEBRIGHT, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations AN ACT establishing a commission to study the environmental and health effects of evolving 5G technology; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legislative intent. The legislature finds that fifth gener- ation, or 5G, wireless technology is intended to greatly increase device capability and connectivity. Therefore, the legislature finds a commis- sion is needed to examine the advantages and risks associated with 5G technology, with a focus on its environmental impact and potential health effects on citizens of our state. § 2. Commission. There is hereby established a temporary commission, to be known as the "commission to study the environmental and health effects of evolving 5G technology" (hereinafter "the commission"), for the purpose of studying the environmental and health effects of evolving wireless technologies, including fifth generation or "5G" technology, including the use of earlier generation technologies. § 3. Membership. (a) The commission shall consist of fifteen members to be appointed as follows: (1) Four individuals with an expertise on issues related to 5G tech- nology, including, but not limited to an expertise in public health, the environment, or the effects of wireless radiation, to be appointed by the temporary president of the senate. (2) Four individuals with an expertise on issues related to 5G tech- nology, including, but not limited to an expertise in public health, the environment, or the effects of wireless radiation, to be appointed by the speaker of the assembly. (3) One member from the public with expertise in the biological effects of wireless radiation, to be appointed by the governor. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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