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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 969 Regulates Outdoor Night Lighting on State Property
Last action · March 19, 2025: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, March 19, 2025Sponsors: Chris Pielli and 13 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 969 establishes new standards for outdoor night lighting on state-owned, leased, or funded properties, requiring fixtures and limits on color temperature to reduce light pollution. The bill applies to state agencies, state-related institutions, and state-aided entities, with an effective date of 60 days after enactment.
State facilities, public universities, and state-funded construction projects will have to replace existing unshielded outdoor lights at the end of their lifespan and follow strict rules on lighting angles, color temperatures, and timers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State agencies
State agencies must comply with new shielding, color temperature, and timer requirements when installing or replacing permanent outdoor lighting units.
State-related institutions
State-related institutions like Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln must follow the lighting rules for any Commonwealth-funded construction projects.
Department of General Services
The department is tasked with preparing and making available a model municipal ordinance and a public resource guide in collaboration with DCNR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill force homeowners or private businesses to replace their outdoor lights?
What color temperature is allowed for outdoor lighting under the bill?
Are existing outdoor lights required to be replaced immediately?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Mar 19, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, March 19, 2025
Version history
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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