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MA S1937

Improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill promotes energy-efficient outdoor lighting, conserves energy, regulates outdoor night lighting, and reduces light pollution. It establishes requirements for the use of state or municipal funds for new permanent outdoor fixtures, including that they must be fully shielded, have a color temperature no greater than 3000 kelvins, and meet certain other standards to minimize glare, light trespass, and sky glow. The bill also directs state agencies to develop regulations and guidelines to implement and enforce these requirements, and to review and report on roadway lighting and operational costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/16/2020)

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