Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2243
An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cynthia Stone Creem (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Edward J. Kennedy
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2243) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
New draft substituted, see S3145 - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Read second - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Dec 11, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - 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 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy