Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3162: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3162 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 6, 2026): Read; 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.
Senate, July 1, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility (Senate, No. 3162) (being the text of Senate, No. 3145, printed as amended)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Cynthia Creem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| 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
- Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #198 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
- S3145, reprinted as amended