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MA H5079
To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility
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Introduced
07/25/2022
07/25/2022
In Committee
07/25/2022
07/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. July 25, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility in Massachusetts. It establishes requirements for the use of state or municipal funds to install new permanent outdoor fixtures, such as requiring them to be fully shielded, limit uplight, use appropriate correlated color temperature, and maintain recommended illumination levels. The bill also directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to review and report on existing roadway lighting and operational costs, and the Department of Public Utilities to develop rates for part-night service and low-wattage unmetered roadway or parking-lot lighting fixtures. The key provisions of the bill focus on reducing light pollution, energy consumption, and improving visibility of the night sky.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5079 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5079.pdf |
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