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NY S05123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits 5G telecommunications towers within 250 feet of any business or personal residence in cities with one million or more residents unless the owner provides written consent.

  • Requires approval from the local community board before any 5G tower can be placed in cities with one million or more residents.

  • Mandates completion of a city environmental quality review to assess whether 5G tower placement will have deteriorating impacts on the environment, with results provided to the applicable local community board.

  • Applies to freestanding towers, monopoles, or similar structures used for fifth generation wireless services including ancillary telecommunications equipment.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the placement of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers within 250 feet of a business or residence in cities with a population of one million or more without the owner's consent; requires community board approval and the completion of a city environmental quality review before the placement of any 5G tower can be approved.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES 1

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Cities 12/23/2023

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