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NY A03572

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Peter Rivera

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits placement or operation of wireless communication facilities (including antennas, telecommunications equipment, towers, and poles) on school property, defined as school buildings, surrounding grounds, playgrounds, athletic facilities, and administrative offices
  • Schools are forbidden from negotiating or entering into contracts for wireless communication facility placement or operation on school property
  • Schools currently operating wireless communication facilities under existing contracts must terminate those contracts and remove all facilities within 180 days of the act taking effect
  • Applies to all school districts and boards of cooperative educational services throughout New York State
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits the placement and operation of wireless communication facilities upon school property.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

9/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Education1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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