S 459119th CongressIntroduced

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act prohibits private land use restrictions that impair amateur radio antenna installation and operation.

Key Points

1Preempts private land use restrictions that prohibit or impair amateur radio antennas
2Allows reasonable safety and aesthetic restrictions on antennas
3Exempts small antennas (<1 meter), flagpole antennas, wire antennas, and vertical antennas ≤43 feet from prior approval requirements
4Establishes 45-day deemed approval timeline for antenna applications
5Creates private right of action for violations
6Requires FCC to promulgate implementing regulations within 180 days

Impact Areas

Amateur radio operators and emergency communicationsHomeowners associations and private land use restrictionsEmergency preparedness and disaster responseFederal Communications Commission regulation

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