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A 1656·NJ·house

Requires outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by, or on behalf of State, or at projects receiving State funds, to meet certain criteria.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Drulis, Mitchelle
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AEN

Jan 13, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that any outdoor lighting installed or replaced by a New Jersey state agency, or on projects that receive state funds, must meet strict design standards to limit light pollution, glare, and energy use. It applies to all such fixtures except in limited emergency, safety, or high‑security situations, and includes requirements for shielding, cutoff, color temperature, and motion sensors.

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