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MA H361

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Duffy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Chapter 166B "Corporate Radiation Limits" requiring technology companies to design products and services that are "As Safe As Reasonable and Achievable" (ASARAA) regarding electromagnetic radiation from 0 hertz through 300 gigahertz

  • Mandates devices include hard-wired connectivity options, factory defaults set to wired mode, soft keys to halt all wireless transmissions, automatic blocking of emissions when devices are near the head or body, and visible indicators when wireless transmissions occur

  • Requires broadband/telecom providers to offer hard-wired installation options at costs no more than 1% above supplies and labor, provide ethernet switches and education on hard-wiring, and prioritize wired connectivity in schools, daycares, nursing homes, and hospitals

  • Imposes disclosure requirements for products emitting electromagnetic frequencies, including antenna locations in manuals and packaging information about radiation leakage amounts and frequencies

  • Enforcement through Attorney General under consumer protection statutes (Chapter 93A), with qui tam actions, private rights of action for product liability/negligence, anonymous violation reporting, and whistleblower protections; implementation timeline ranges from 1 month for installation practices to 4 years for hardware changes

Legislative Description

Reducing electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology through settings, design, and specific limits

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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