HI SCR131

Requests the Hawaii Department of Health to develop, publish, and periodically update public health guidance and educational materials regarding radiofrequency energy exposure from cellular towers, including 5G technology

Educational materials must include summaries of scientific studies, explanations of exposure sources and measurement methods, potential health and environmental effects, federal exposure standards, and procedures for locating cellular towers in neighborhoods

Requires the Department of Health to conduct statewide radiofrequency energy measurements, including 5G millimeter wave frequencies, specifying levels at various locations alongside associated health and environmental effects

All guidance materials and measurement data must be published on the Department of Health's public website and provided by mail upon request

Cites concerns about increased radiofrequency exposure from small cell antennas placed closer to homes and schools since 5G launched in Hawaii in 2018, referencing a 2018 National Toxicology Program study on potential health effects