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A 1113

Establishes a temporary commission to study the environmental and health effects of evolving 5G technology

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Grace Lee and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a temporary commission to study the environmental and health effects of 5G technology, with findings to guide future policy decisions.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 1113

Summary: Bill A 1113 — Temporary Commission to Study Environmental and Health Effects of Evolving 5G Technology

Overview

A 1113 proposes the creation of a temporary, time-limited commission charged with studying the environmental and health effects associated with evolving 5G technology. The measure is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Governmental Operations committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a temporary commission to examine potential environmental and health impacts stemming from evolving 5G technology.
  • Provide a structured, government-led review to inform future policy decisions related to 5G deployment and regulation.

Key Provisions (as presented)

  • Establishment of a temporary commission dedicated to studying environmental and health effects related to evolving 5G technology.
  • The bill designates the commission as temporary (i.e., not a permanent body) and outlines its purpose as a study rather than immediate regulatory action.
  • Specific details on the commission’s composition, duration, funding, and reporting requirements are not provided within the available summary.

Who Is Affected

  • State government bodies and agencies involved in technology, environmental health, public health, and telecommunications policy.
  • Telecommunications providers and related industries that deploy or rely on 5G infrastructure.
  • Public stakeholders and researchers/advocates interested in environmental and health aspects of 5G technology.

Legislative Status and Process

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations (and listed with two identical entries on the same date, likely a duplicate in the record).
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor Rebecca Seawright; cosponsor Grace Lee.
  • Related bills from prior sessions: A 6448 and A 6633 (both noted as prior-session related bills).

Related Context

  • The bill reflects ongoing legislative interest in 5G health and environmental issues, continuing the topic from prior-session measures (A 6448, A 6633).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the commission could influence future policy discussions and regulatory considerations related to 5G deployment, safety standards, environmental management, and public health monitoring.
  • Outcomes depend on the commission’s eventual mandate, scope, duration, funding, and the quality and specificity of its findings.
  • The bill’s passage would likely prompt stakeholder engagement from industry, public health organizations, environmental groups, and researchers.

Next Steps to Watch

  • Movement in the Governmental Operations committee (hearings, amendments, and recommendations).
  • Any changes to the commission’s size, appointment process, duration, reporting timeline, or deliverables as the bill advances.
  • Related actions on A 6448 and A 6633 in prior sessions may provide context for anticipated provisions or outcomes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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