H361
An Act reducing electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology through settings, design, and specific limits
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the amount of electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology by encouraging changes in device settings, design, and establishing specific limits. It’s driven by a petition to establish corporate radiation limits. The bill seeks to address potential health concerns related to exposure to electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices. The legislation will be examined through a hearing process.
Key provisions
- Encourage manufacturers to adjust device settings to minimize radiation.
- Promote design changes in technology to reduce electromagnetic emissions.
- Establish specific limits on electromagnetic radiation levels.
- Conduct a study related to H.5080
Who is affected
- Consumers of electronic devices
- Technology manufacturers
- Public health officials
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Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsor
Kirstin Beatty
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Bill H.361 194th (Current)
An Act reducing electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology through settings, design, and specific limits
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 361) of Kirstin Beatty relative to corporate radiation limits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Patricia A. Duffy (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.361
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5080 |
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