Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias (D)
Latest Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0800
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Illinois’ Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act to require that any new outdoor light fixtures bought or installed after June 30, 2032 use a color temperature of 2,200 K or lower and meet strict shielding and brightness limits. It also creates exceptions, including special conditions for historic statue and façade uplighting that must be approved by the State Historic Preservation Office after 2027. The aim is to cut light pollution while preserving needed historic lighting.
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