Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3494: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3494 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility. It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Simon Cataldo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy