What's happening
This bill directs the New York Department of Health to study and report on potential health risks from cell tower radio frequency exposure.
Why it matters
Potential Impact on Public Health Policy. The findings from this mandated study could influence future regulations or restrictions on cell tower placement, signal strength, or safety standards if significant health risks are identified.
Legislative Action Possibility. By requiring the Department of Health to submit legislative proposals along with their report, the bill sets up a direct pathway for new laws or amendments based on the study’s conclusions.
Increased Public Awareness and Transparency. The process could raise public awareness about radio frequency exposure and its possible effects, addressing community concerns and informing residents about government oversight on emerging technology risks.
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Study Cell Tower Health Risks
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1172
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 6, 2017
Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health
AN ACT in relation to authorizing and directing the department of health to study potential health hazards from exposure to radio frequency energy emitted from cellular telephone towers and facilities
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The department of health shall study, examine, evaluate and make recommendations concerning potential health hazards resulting from exposure to radio frequency energy emitted by cellular telephone towers and facilities. Such department shall report the findings, conclusions and recommendations of such study to the governor and the legislature on or before one year after the effective date of this act, and shall submit with its report such legislative proposals as it deems necessary to implement its recommendations.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act in relation to authorizing and directing the department of health to study potential health hazards from exposure to radio frequency energy emitted from cellular telephone towers and facilities
Purpose
This legislation authorizes and directs the New York State Department of Health to study potential health hazards from exposure to radio frequency energy emitted from cellular telephone towers.
Summary of provisions
Requires the Department of Health to study potential health hazards from exposure to radio frequency energy emitted from cellular telephone towers. The Department is required to report within one year from the effective date of this legislation to the Governor and Legislature its' findings, conclusions and legislative proposals.
Justification
The towers needed to facilitate cell phone communication have caused a great deal of concern. There are numerous stories detailing the potential negative effects of exposure to the electromagnetic radiation produced by cellular towers and facilities. To date, the New York Department of Health has not performed a study on the possible long and short term effects of radio frequency energy. This legislation charges the Department to perform a study of the effects and report back to the Legislature and the Governor on its' findings, conclusions and legislative proposals
Legislative history
S.409 of 2015/16.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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