LD 878 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve, To Study The Effects Of 5G And Other Non-Ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-Emitting Technology On Bird, Bee, Insect And Other Wildlife Populations And The Effects Of Long-Term Exposure On Children

LD 878 establishes an independent commission to study the effects of 5G and other non-ionizing radio frequency radiation-emitting technologies on wildlife (including birds, bees, and insects) and on children's health from long-term exposure. The commission, composed of 11 members appointed by legislative leaders and academic experts, will investigate these impacts without making policy changes. It requires members to certify no financial ties to wireless industry interests. This resolution is purely for research and does not impose new regulations or affect any specific groups directly.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025
Floor votes · House May 14, 2025

How they voted

6659
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 135
May 14, 2025
D Democratic66
59 Yea 4 Nay 3
89% Yea
I Independent3
2 Yea 1 Nay
66% Yea
R Republican66
5 Yea 54 Nay 7
81% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
3
Committee
5
May 14, 2025
Committee
Subsequently, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
May 14, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (66-59-10)
house
Apr 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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