HD 3579 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act limiting tech radiation in anchor institutions

This bill requires Massachusetts anchor institutions (including public schools, government buildings, hospitals, libraries, and public housing) to reduce non-ionizing radiation from wireless technology. It mandates migrating to wired alternatives where feasible, implementing the ALARA safety principle, and providing clear radiation exposure notifications. Public schools must limit Wi-Fi use (especially in elementary schools), prioritize paper-based testing, and integrate age-appropriate education about radiation impacts starting in grade 2, with scientific details from grade 6 onward. The attorney general enforces compliance, and the bill amends education standards to include radiation safety in science curricula.
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