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HI SB3016

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Hawaii Public Wireless Safety Act within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate wireless antenna sites and radio frequency emissions in compliance with Federal Communications Commission standards.

  • Requires the department to create a central data repository containing radio frequency emission information for all wireless facilities, with visual depictions, access controls, and annual audits to ensure public safety compliance.

  • Mandates a monthly wireless safety surcharge of 1.5% on all wireless service fees (excluding government entities) to fund the program, with wireless carriers retaining 5% of collected surcharges for administrative costs.

  • Requires provision of radio frequency exposure insurance coverage for wireless licensees, property owners, employers, and state and local governments to address uninsured liability risks from radio frequency-related injury claims.

  • Directs the department to establish a neutral third-party radio frequency compliance administrator to manage information creation, distribution, updates, and related services for wireless facility safety oversight.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Public Wireless Safety Act.

Special Fund

Last Action

The committee on GVO deferred the measure.

2/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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