[WIham] Fwd: Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

[Mark Thompson]

  ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist at www.arrl.org>To:  Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:36:58 AM CSTSubject: Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
 U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced Senate legislation (S.3690) to give amateur radio operators the right to install their antennas and serve their community. The House introduced the same bill (H.R.4006) in June 2023.
Homeowner association rules prevent amateur radio operators from installing outdoor antennas on residential properties even though this communication method has proven to be essential in emergencies and natural disasters, such as hurricanes in states like Mississippi and Connecticut. 
The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act of 2024 would require homeowner associations to accommodate the needs of amateur radio operators by limiting the scenarios in which they can ban, prevent, or require the approval of the installation or use of amateur radio antennas. Homeowner associations have often prevented installation and use through private lands restrictions, potentially hindering access to emergency communications. 
Among other provisions, this legislation would:
•    Prohibit homeowner association rules that would prevent or ban amateur radio antennas;•    Clarify the approval process for installing amateur radio antennas;
•    Give amateur radio operators a private right of action.
 
For more details, please read the full article at Latest News on the ARRL website home page.
Senators Roger Wicker & Richard Blumenthal Introduce S.3690 to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio


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