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We are proud to be working with Americans for Responsible Technology on these California bills. You can go to their website to learn more about the work we are all doing to try to stop AB 537 & SB 556.  

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AB 537 & SB 556

Sample Letters

Next Steps to fighting these bills 


AB 537 & SB 556

AB 537 & SB 556 Explained

 

AB 537  wants to  standardize the antenna siting process by eliminating “permits” for safety.  It forces local governments to review and approve antenna applications under stricter shot clocks and if the review is incomplete or found unsafe, the application(s) will be “deemed approved” and cities and counties will need to take the telecom carriers to court to stop construction. This bill overrides the FCC and the 9th Circuit court decision. 


SB 556 will allow Telecom carriers to attach multiple wireless antennas on all streetlights and utility poles in our public rights of way, again without local approval for safety.  The 2018 fires in Malibu were the result of an overloaded pole and resulted in billions in financial costs as well as personal loss and death. Our city/ our county has unique fire safety and zoning needs and these needs should be protected.  We rely on local officials like you to protect our safety, privacy, security, health and property,


These bills won’t improve connectivity, they won’t close the digital divide and they’re not needed for remote learning, working from home or for first responders. These are hoodwinked bills that are meant to seem beneficial, but the real purpose of these bills is to boost telecom profits by removing the time commitment needed for the permitting process. It’s not okay to put the profits of giant telecoms over the rights of their local constituents. 

Sample Letters

These are sample letters written by various activists working with ART. Please fee free to use and personalize.

Ignoring Science for Profit (2) (docx)

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The Digital Divide (2) (docx)

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The End of Local Control (2) (docx)

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The Environment and 5G (1) (docx)

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The Telecoms Con (4) (docx)

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Where is the fiber optic broadband we paid for_ (2) (docx)

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Next Steps to Fighting These Bills

Next Steps for AB 537 & SB 556 August 2021

  •  AB 537 will go before Senate Appropriations on Monday Aug 16.
  • SB 556 will pass Assembly Appropriations on Thurs Aug 19 

Find your Legislators Here.
Thank you for taking this valuable, timely action! 


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