22 January 2026 | Zero5G.com |Investigating radiation signal strength from telecommunications facilities, 2,000-foot setbacks, and protection of wildlife prioritized in VT H.571 – An act relating to telecommunications siting.

Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to change the process for siting telecommunications facilities to require facilities to receive a permit from District Commissions.

Permit conditions on a telecommunications facility

(A) Be at least 2,000 feet from any residence, commercial property, school, playground, public park, swimming pool, public beach, daycare, or hospital.

(B) Have a radiation signal strength metered at the location not to exceed -75 decibel-milliwatts (dBm) for any frequency or channel band specified by a transmitting entity’s Federal Communications Commission transmission license;

(C) Poles or other structures in public rights-of-way that hold a 5G or similar radio frequency (RF) radiating antenna be labeled indicating RF radiation being emitted above. This label shall be at eye level and legible from nine feet away.

§ 4154. RADIO FREQUENCY STANDARDS
The Commissioner shall adopt rules establishing, consistent with any applicable Federal standards, radio frequency limits based on acceptable limits necessary to protect the health of wildlife.

Link To Vermont H-0751 Introduced 2026