BILL NUMBER: S2587
SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act directing utilities to study the potential health risks and
effects of smart meters; and providing for the repeal of such provisions
upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
This bill will direct utilities and the public service commission to
study the effects, and potential health risks associated with smart
meters.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
1. This act will be directing all utilities operating in the state of
New York and offering smart meters shall conduct a study of the poten-
tial health risks and effects of smart meters.
2. Each utility shall submit their report to the public service commis-
sion, no later than a year after the effective date of this act. More-
over, the public service commission shall prepare a comprehensive report
to be sent to the governor, and the legislature, no later than eighteen
months after the effective date of this act.
3. The act shall take effect immediately.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The health risks posed by smart meters has been the subject of studies
by many different governments around the world. This is because of the
known radio frequencies emitted by these devices. There are many of
these devices installed all across the state of New York. Hence, it is
imperative to have a study, which gives New Yorkers a comprehensive
result on how these devices will affect their health and wellbeing.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-22: S5578 - REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2019-20: S6692 - REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.