
Seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Directs the FCC to amend regulations regarding radio station antenna structures, prohibiting land use restrictions from applying to amateur radio stations under certain circumstances.
Official Summary
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend station antenna structure regulations to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur radio stations if the restriction:
- precludes communications in an amateur radio service,
- fails to permit a licensee of amateur radio service to install and maintain an effective outdoor antenna on property under its exclusive use or control, or
- is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce the restriction.
Before installing an outdoor antenna, however, an amateur radio licensee must obtain a community association’s prior approval. A community association may: (1) prohibit installations on common property not under the exclusive control of the licensee, and (2) establish installation rules for amateur radio antennas and support structures.
Amendments
None.
Sponsors
Original sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Cosponsors: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Votes
Passed House by voice vote.
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