Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2243: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2243 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): New draft substituted, see S3145.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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
- New draft substituted, see S3145
- Read second
- Rules suspended
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy