An Act requiring wireless infrastructure insurance to support electrical, mechanical, and non-ionizing radiation safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires companies that install and operate transmitting antennas for telecommunications, video programming, or television broadcast to obtain insurance specifically covering electrical, mechanical, and non-ionizing radiation safety. The goal is to ensure that these wireless infrastructure installations are maintained and protected to minimize potential risks associated with radiation exposure. This legislation aims to enhance safety standards for wireless infrastructure within Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires providers of transmitting antennas to obtain wireless infrastructure insurance.
- The insurance must cover electrical, mechanical, and non-ionizing radiation safety.
- Covers telecommunications services, video programming, and television broadcast through mobile or radio services.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services.
Who is affected
- Telecommunications providers
- Video programming providers
- Television broadcast providers
- Wireless infrastructure installers
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for insurance specifically addressing radiation safety for wireless infrastructure.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Kirstin Beatty
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