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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 227 FILED ON: 1/12/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 156
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Julian Cyr
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to the safe use of electronic devices by children.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Julian CyrCape and Islands 1 of 2
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 227 FILED ON: 1/12/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 156
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Julian Cyr for legislation
relative to cell phone distributors disclosure of RF radiation. Consumer Protection and
Professional Licensure.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 187 OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act relative to the safe use of electronic devices by children.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Chapter 93 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 114 the
2following new section:-
3 Section 115. All mobile telephones sold or leased at a point of sale or retail establishment
4in the commonwealth shall clearly and conspicuously disclose, on product packaging, the
5following notice to consumers:-
6 "To assure safety, the Federal Government requires that cell phones meet radio frequency
7(RF) exposure guidelines. If you carry or use your phone in a pocket or the phone is otherwise in
8contact with your body when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may 2 of 2
9exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation. Refer to the instructions in your
10phone or user manual for information about how to use your phone safely."