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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
In Committee
07/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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