Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 3494
An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (12)
- Sean Garballey (Democratic)
- Simon Cataldo (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Blais
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Edward J. Kennedy
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Joseph D. McKenna (Republican)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 23, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Dec 4, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Sep 25, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 15, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy