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Committee holds smart‑meter opt‑out bill after split testimony on health and operational concerns
Summary
A proposal to require utility providers to obtain signed opt‑out consent before installing smart meter gateway devices drew split testimony on health impacts and operational costs. The committee recorded a do‑not‑pass motion and then held the measure over for further consideration.
Committee members debated a bill that would require utility services to obtain signed, property‑owner consent before installing a “smart meter gateway device” and to provide an opt‑out form. Supporters cited health and electromagnetic‑exposure concerns; opponents and utilities warned the statutory opt‑out and signature requirement would disrupt meter rollouts and impose operational burdens.
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