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MA S 2243

introduced

An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 2243 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2243 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-25): New draft substituted, see S3145

What is MA S 2243 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA S 2243?

Cynthia Stone Creem is the primary sponsor of MA S 2243, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-25 — New draft substituted, see S3145
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Cynthia Stone Creemprimary
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Bruce E. Tarrcosponsor
  • Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor
  • Edward J. Kennedycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-06-25

    New draft substituted, see S3145

  2. 2026-06-25

    Read second

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  3. 2026-06-25

    Rules suspended

  4. 2025-12-11

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  5. 2025-09-25

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. 2025-09-15

    Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  7. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2243

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