HB 3743
Requires a radio tower to have an emergency backup power system that can provide 14 days of backup power.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires radio towers in Oregon to have a backup power system capable of providing at least 14 days of emergency power. This system is intended to ensure continued operation of the towers during natural disasters or severe weather events. The bill defines ‘radio tower’ for the purpose of this legislation. The backup power system must be able to operate independently.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘radio tower’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Requires radio tower owners/operators to maintain a backup power system.
- Specifies the backup power system must provide at least 14 days of emergency power.
- The backup power system must be operational during natural disasters or inclement weather.
Who is affected
- Radio tower owners
- Radio tower operators
- Communication service providers
- Emergency services relying on radio communications
Notable changes
- Establishes a minimum backup power duration requirement (14 days) for radio towers.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Helfrich
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