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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 287 FILED ON: 1/10/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 216
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
resolve:
Resolve relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Julian CyrCape and Islands 1 of 3
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 287 FILED ON: 1/10/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 216
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 216) of Julian Cyr that provisions
be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to disclosure of radio
frequency notifications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 155 OF 2023-2024.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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Resolve relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications.
1 Resolved, There shall be a special commission to research the impact of electromagnetic
2(EMR) and radiofrequency (RFR) radiation on consumer protection, public health, and
3technology in the Commonwealth.
4 The commission shall consist of the following 11 members: one of whom shall be the
5Commissioner of the Department of Public Health or his designee, who shall serve as chair; one
6of whom shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Telecommunications and Cable or his
7designee; one of whom shall be a representative from the Office of Technical Assistance and
8Technology; one of whom shall be the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business
9Regulation or his designee; one of whom shall be a member of the Massachusetts Medical
10Society, who is a specialist in environmental medicine; and 6 members with ten years of work
11experience in their respective fields shall be appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be a 2 of 3
12representative from the telecommunications industry; one of whom shall be a pediatrician who is
13knowledgeable about the health effects of EMR and RFR radiation in children; one of whom
14shall be a scientist who specializes in environmental medicine and is knowledgeable about EMR
15and RFR radiation; one of whom shall be an attorney with a background in environmental law,
16with knowledge in EMR and RFR radiation; one of whom shall be an academic who researches
17medical technology and public health, with knowledge in EMR and RFR radiation and expertise
18in research methodology; and one of whom shall be an engineer with expertise in wireless
19network engineering, technology, and knowledge in EMR and RFR radiation.
20 The commission shall include but not be limited to the following research topics: i)
21exploring the cost/benefit of disclosing radiofrequency notifications on product packing of
22wireless devices, with a focus on the effects of RFR labeling fine print on consumer buying
23behavior and impacts on the technology industry; ii) outlining public awareness and education
24materials on EMR and RFR radiation for consumers and businesses in the Commonwealth; iii)
25examining the biological effects of EMR and RFR radiation at the non-thermal level impacting
26adults and children through industry and non-industry research, with an emphasis on device time
27and children; iv) implications of EMR and RFR radiation exposure in new wireless technology;
28v) understanding the regulatory impact of FCC setting RFR public radiation exposure limits and
29reviewing industry compliance protocols with FFC standards; vi) outlining guidelines for quality
30EMR and RFR radiation research in the Commonwealth by evaluating both industry and non-
31industry findings, trends, and research methodologies; vii) examining the impacts of premarket
32safety testing procedures for wireless technology; and viii) reviewing national and international
33regulatory best practices that address the impact of EMR and RFR radiation on technology,
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35 The commission shall file a report of its recommendations and proposed legislation or
36regulatory changes, if any, with the clerks of the House and Senate and with the chairs of the
37Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure not later than December
3831, 2027.