A 4615 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the dark skies protection act

This bill requires most outdoor lighting fixtures (like those on buildings, streets, and parking lots) to be shielded by January 1, 2028, to reduce light pollution. It directly affects property owners, businesses, municipalities, and recreational facilities, which must turn off non-essential lighting between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Exemptions include airport navigation lights, emergency lighting, and certain historical or cultural sites. The law aims to protect dark skies for wildlife and stargazing, conserve energy, and reduce carbon emissions, with implementation beginning in 2028.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Feb 4, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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