U.S.A. State Laws Adopted and Proposed

This page is under construction. This page is a recreation of the State Law Page on the old IDA web site which no longer exists.
Many links may be bad but it serves as a starting point for anyone wanting to review other states legislation.

This page also is a update to links to California Legislation of Regulation regarding Outdoor Lighting which will be included in a separate page soon.

U.S.A. State Laws Adopted and Proposed Skykeepers skykeepers.org founded September 1, 1999
This page is under construction. This page is a recreation of the State Law Page on the old IDA web site which no longer exists. Many links may be bad but it serves as a starting point for anyone wanting to review other states legislation. This page also is a update to links to California Legislation of Regulation regarding Outdoor Lighting which will be included in a separate page soon. Back to Outdoor Lighting Regulations in California State Law Examples -- Adopted Legislation Arizona - Arizona Title 49 -- See chapter 7 LIGHT POLLUTION STATUTES Title 49 - The Environment) (Chapter Seven - Light Pollution) - printable version posted (or HAC) Other resources: Arizona Municipal Codes Arkansas Arkansas - The Shielded Outdoor Lighting Act California - SBX15 (.pdf 54k) signed April 2001, amends 25402.5. - establishes control of all outdoor lighting by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The CEC is in the process of developing the 2005 standards - The Outdoor Lighting Standards Committee Docket Number: 02-OLS-1 (CEC Project Link) Background Information About the Outdoor Lighting Standards (CEC link) California Outdoor Lighting Standards Synopsis (.pdf 92K) (CEC link) Draft 3 of the 2005 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings Other resources: California Energy Commission (CEC) Web Site Outdoor Lighting Baseline Assessment Project, CEC Contract #400-95-012, "Bright Lights, Big City? Not Ideally" - Lighting.com, A Guide to Outdoor Lighting Regulations in California (off line) -- compiled by Cal-IDA Colorado - Colorado HB-01-1160 An Act Concerning Energy Efficient Standards for Certain Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Funded by the State ( PDF ) History Search Introduced 01/16/2001 passed Connecticut - Connecticut Public Act 01-134 - An Act Requiring Energy Efficient Roadway Lighting History: Statute #13a-110a for State funded highways ( Repealed ) Connecticut, HB-5092 & Substitute Bill No. 5092 , S.B. No. 627 (RAISED) - 03-20-96 ENV - NO ACTION Other resources: The Connecticut Section of IDA Georgia - Georgia HB 942 - Parks, historic areas, dark sky preserves, etc. Georgia House Bill 645 - Natural resources; dark area preserves; highways; light trespass Hawaii - State of Hawaii H.B. NO 1743 Maine - 5 M.R.S. § 1769. Outdoor lighting, and IDAs Information Sheet 46 New Jersey - State of New Jersey -- 27:5-9c Requirements for signage lighting New Mexico - House Bill 337 Introduced 1997, as passed HB39, Passed 6 April 1999 ! With Amendments New Mexico Proposed Outdoor Lighting Control Act of 1999 [Became law 1/1/2000] New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act -- Became law 1-1-2000 N.M.S. § 74-12 Highlights of the New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act - (.pdf) Other resources: Codes, Laws and Ordinances -- List compiled by DeLapp & Associates, Inc. Texas - HB 916 - Bill History - Text - Actions- Introduced 25 Jan. 99 -- Signed by the Governor 19 June 1999 History: first introduced as HB 600 in 1977. HB 164 - REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING NEAR OBSERVATORIES - signed 15 JUN 2001 Other resources: Effective Outdoor Lighting Council of Texas (EOLC) Useful Information & Links Rhode Island - CHAPTER 420 2002-S 2399A Enacted 28 JUL 2002. An Act Relating to State Affaris and Government - Outdoor Lighting Control (Search Notes) Bill H7990 - NIGHT OUTDOOR PUBLIC LIGHTING - Introduced: 07 MAR 2000 Bill H7990a - NIGHT OUTDOOR PUBLIC LIGHTING (Revised) - Introduced: 07 MAR 2000 IDA Read Copies -- H7990 (IDA Read Copy .pdf) --H7990a (IDA Read Copy .pdf) Wyoming - SF0048 - Outdoor lighting tariffs as Enrolled (.pdf 73k) - signed 17 FEB 2003 2003 General Session 57th Legislature Senate Files Index Other resources: See Wyoming SF0049 below. Back to Outdoor Lighting Regulations in California State Law Examples -- Proposed or Introduced Legislation Connecticut - House Bill 5347 (Introduced Feb 2002 session), (pdf) -- HB-5347 History & Progress Title: AN ACT CONCERNING AN AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF STREETLIGHTS. To have the state buy out Connecticut Light & Power's interests in streetlights in order to allow municipalities to reduce streetlighting costs. House Bill 5016, Introduced Feb 2002 session, (pdf) -- HB-5016 History & Progress Title: AN ACT CONCERNING PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE ACT. To reduce wasted energy represented by light pollution and light trespass from streetlights through qualified programs under the Neighborhood Assistance Program. House Bill 5532, Introduced in Feb 2002 session, (pdf) -- HB-5532 History & Progress Title: AN ACT REQUIRING REDUCTION IN GLARE AND LIGHT POLLUTION FROM PRIVATE AREA FLOODLIGHTING LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY. A bill to restrict floodlights and require shielding for floodlights located within the state right of way...also imposes a $100 a day penalty on the utility company for violations remaining 90 days after notice. House Bill 5636, Introduced Feb 2002 session, (pdf) -- HB-5636 History & Progress Title: AN ACT REDUCING OUTDOOR LIGHT POLLUTION AT STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES. A bill to reduce light pollution at state buildings and facilities and create a statewide Light Pollution Study Group. Delaware - CHAPTER 71A. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING Iowa - House Bill 265 July 1999, Senate Study Bill 3035 History HB 2014, introduced Jan 10, 1996 Iowa House File 265 -- Outdoor Light Fixture Efficiency [proposed 1-18-2000] Iowa Senate Study Bill SSB-3035 Statewide Outdoor Lighting Bill [proposed] IDA Read Copies -- HB265 (.pdf) --SB3035 (.pdf)-- HB2014 (.pdf) Maryland - Maryland Outdoor Lighting Study Bill -- Draft Legislation Maryland -- Task Force to Study Lighting Efficiency and Light Pollution in Maryland IDA Read Copies -- HJ0014 (.pdf) -- HJ0014 DRAFT (.pdf) Massachusetts - HB 3990 Jan 1999, referred to House Science & Technology NELPG history Massachusetts State Outdoor-Lighting Bill & status Latest Introduced as HB 4254 in 1997 Info on Michigan House of Representatives Bill 4254 Michigan House Bill 4254 Legislative Analysis Proposed Mass. state legislation (Night-Outdoor-Lighting Bill) Michigan - HB 4254, Referred to Committee on Tech. & Energy 4 Dec 1997 References to House Bill No. 5526 25 Jan. 1996 For status use Legislative Search Tool Session 1997-1998 New Hampshire - HB727 passed Oct. 09 1999 (Establishes a committee to study the issue) Proposed Outdoor Lighting Control Ordinance HB 222-FN passed Senate & House action pending. New Hampshire 2001 LP Bill HB222FH text New Hampshire 2001 LP Bill HB222FH under consideration State of New Hampshire Outdoor Lighting Control Ordinance House Bill HB0727 [proposed] New Hampshire proposed statewide lighting law - Obsolete (See current version above) Other resources: New Hampshire Citizens for Responsible Lighting New York - Text of Assembly Bill - A02864 January 19, 2007 A5352/S3386 passed both houses of the Legislature JUN 2001 but was vetoed by the Gov. FEB 2002. The current bill introduced as A6950/S3003, passed the Assembly 19 ARP 2004 For updates on this bill see SELENE's - The Bills: 2004 page. History: Please refer to the SELENE Bill History Web Page Other resources: SELENE New York - State Affiliate - updates and Outdoor Lighting Ordinances SELENE is you best reference for activities in New York state. Activists in New York have gone through a long process to try to get legislation passed. Oregon - House Bill 2628 as Introduced Pennsylvania - Proposed Outdoor Lighting Bill -- General Assembly of Pennsylvania Other resources: Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council - updates and Outdoor Lighting Ordinances Virginia - HB 2026 Regulation of exterior illumination full text (pdf - version) Status: -- House: Tabled in Counties, Cities & Towns 02/02/01 Other resources: Virginia Section IDA Web Site and Contacts Wyoming - SF0049 - Outdoor lighting, as Introduced, Digest History, stalled in Senate 05 FEB 2003 2003 General Session 57th Legislature Senate Files Index History Outdoor Lighting Bill SF0041 , Introduced as SF0017 Jan 12 1999 Status 3/2/00 Referred to H07 * Wyoming Outdoor Lighting Senate Bill to become effective July 1, 2000 [not passed]1999 State of Wyoming 99LSO-0013 Back to Outdoor Lighting Regulations in California References - See also IDA's U.S.A. 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