Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-ionizing Radio
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0878
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: QUINT, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 878
H.P. 564
House of Representatives, March 4, 2025
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
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: FREDERICKS of Sanford, GEIGER of Rockland, HENDERSON of 
Rumford, MINGO of Calais, SUPICA of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of 
Guilford.
Sec. 1.  Independent Commission to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-
ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology established. 
Resolved:  That the Independent Commission to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-
ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology, referred to in this resolve as "the 
independent commission," is established.
Sec. 2. 
 Independent commission membership. Resolved: 
That, 
notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the independent commission consists of 11 members 
appointed as follows:
1. Five members appointed by the President of the Senate as follows:
A. Two members of the Senate, including one member from each of the 2 parties 
holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; 
B. One member with expertise in radio frequency and biomedical engineering and 
electromagnetics and with experience teaching this subject matter at the university 
level;
C. One member with expertise in wildlife biology and with experience teaching this 
subject matter at the university level; and
D. One member with research experience in electromagnetic field and wireless 
technology policy; 
2. Five members appointed by the Speaker of the House as follows:
A. Two members of the House of Representatives, including one member from each 
of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; 
B. One member with expertise in physics and engineering and with experience teaching 
in the field of occupational health at the university level; 
C. One member with expertise in public health policy and research experience in 
disease prevention related to the effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure; and 
D. One member with expertise in entomology and wildlife biology and experience in 
the study of the effects of radio frequency radiation exposure; and
3. One member representing the public with experience living with a health condition 
related to electromagnetic radiation exposure, appointed by the Governor. 
A person may not be appointed to or serve on the independent commission unless that 
person has certified to the appointing authority that the person has no direct financial 
interest in wireless communication services, technology companies or wireless industry 
organizations. For the purposes of this paragraph, "direct financial interest" includes, but is 
not limited to, receiving funding for research or compensation for consultation services.
Sec. 3.  Chairs. Resolved: That the first-named Senate member is the Senate chair 
and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the 
independent commission.
Sec. 4.  Appointments; convening of independent commission. Resolved: 
That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of 
this resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the 
Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. After appointment of all 
members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the independent 
commission. If 30 days or more after the effective date of this resolve a majority of but not 
all appointments have been made, the chairs may request authority and the Legislative 
Council may grant authority for the independent commission to meet and conduct its 
business.
Sec. 5.  Duties. Resolved: That the independent commission shall: 
1. Review federal and state laws and regulations governing wireless communication 
facilities and the history of the development of those laws and regulations;
2. Through briefings provided by independent commission members or nonmembers 
with relevant expertise, review scientific literature, experimental research and studies, with 
a focus on peer-reviewed, published studies and other publications by experts who are not 
compensated by a for-profit entity involved in so-called 5G wireless technology or in other 
wireless technology or in the utility industry, that have investigated or are intended to 
understand the effects of so-called 5G wireless technology and other non-ionizing radio 
frequency radiation-emitting wireless technology. The independent commission shall focus 
its review on the effects of this technology on the populations, habitats and migrations of:
A. Birds; 
B. Bees and insects; and
C. Other wildlife populations, as determined by the independent commission;
3. Through briefings provided by independent commission members or nonmembers 
with relevant expertise, review scientific literature, experimental research and studies, with 
a focus on peer-reviewed, published studies and other publications by experts who are not 
compensated by a for-profit entity involved in so-called 5G wireless technology or in other 
wireless technology or in the utility industry, that have investigated so-called 5G wireless 
technology and other non-ionizing radio frequency radiation-emitting wireless technology, 
at nonthermal levels for extended periods of time or in acute doses to children, including 
animal studies intended to provide information on the risk of cancer, oxidative stress, 
changes in neurological function and brain development and reproductive function. In 
conducting its review under this subsection, the independent commission may include a 
comparison of real-world measurements of the current levels of radio frequency radiation 
in educational settings to the recommended levels that have been identified in independent 
research studies, including in vivo, in vitro and epidemiological studies;
4. Solicit feedback from individuals with experience in business, law and public policy 
as needed for the independent commission to complete its duties, and consult with 
individuals with expertise in environmental health, medicine and occupational health, 
toxicology and epidemiology;
5. Review the findings and recommendations contained in the November 1, 2020 final 
report of the New Hampshire Commission to Study the Environmental and Health Effects 
of Evolving 5G Technology that are relevant to and within the scope of the independent 
commission's duties;
6. Identify relevant findings and considerations from the review of scientific literature 
and experimental research and studies that may be unique to the State, including, but not 
limited to, possible effects on agriculture, apiculture and tourism; and
7.  Develop policy recommendations and questions, if any, for consideration by the 
Legislature, informed by the independent commission's work studying the effects of so-
called 5G wireless technology and other non-ionizing radio frequency radiation-emitting 
wireless technology on children and bird, bee, insect and other wildlife populations.
Sec. 6.  Staff assistance. Resolved: That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the 
Legislative Council shall provide necessary staffing services to the independent 
commission, except that the Legislative Council staff support is not authorized when the 
Legislature is in regular or special session.
Sec. 7.  Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 3, 2025, the independent 
commission shall submit a report that includes a summary of its activities and 
recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology 
and the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
SUMMARY
This resolve creates the Independent Commission to Study the Effects of 5G and Other 
Non-ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology. The independent 
commission is directed to review scientific literature related to the effects of so-called 5G 
wireless technology and other non-ionizing radio frequency radiation-emitting wireless 
technology on bird, bee, insect and other wildlife populations and to study the effects of 
long-term and acute exposure to 5G and other non-ionizing radio frequency radiation-
emitting wireless technology and radio frequency radiation on children. The independent 
commission is required to report findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology and the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs no later than December 3, 2025.