HB 18-1085

House Bill 18-1085, which has been signed into law, requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to study how noise and stray voltage from large wind turbines affect human health and animals. The department must submit their findings in a report by January 1, 2020, and present it to a legislative committee. After that, the requirements for this research will end on July 1, 2020. This bill impacts people living near industrial wind farms who might be concerned about health issues related to these turbines.

Official Summary

The bill requires the department of public health and environment to research and compile information on the health effects of noise and stray voltage from industrial wind energy turbines on humans and animals. The department must report research results to the general assembly by January 1, 2020, and present the report to a joint legislative committee of reference. The research and reporting requirements are repealed July 1, 2020.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More