"Under the proposal, outdoor lighting fixtures that don't meet new design standards would have to be turned off between 11 pm and sunrise, unless they are motion-activated lights that automatically shut off within 15 minutes. Basically, that permanently blazing backyard floodlight or decorative building spotlight might have to go dark overnight."
"The bill would also require most outdoor lighting fixtures installed in New York to be "shielded," meaning the light must be directed downward rather than upward into the sky, a common source of light pollution."
"The legislation was introduced in the New York State Senate by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and several co-sponsors and would regulate outdoor lighting statewide-from residential floodlights and building uplighting to commercial spotlights and billboards. The goal is to "preserve and enhance the state's dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds and other wildlife, conserving energy and reducing our carbon footprint.""
New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal introduced the Dark Skies Protection Act to regulate outdoor lighting statewide, including residential floodlights, building uplighting, commercial spotlights, and billboards. The legislation requires outdoor lighting fixtures not meeting new design standards to turn off between 11pm and sunrise, unless they are motion-activated lights that shut off within 15 minutes. Most outdoor lighting must be shielded, directing light downward rather than upward to reduce sky pollution. The bill includes exemptions for airports, highways, construction sites, emergency services, seasonal decorative lights, and low-wattage fixtures. Sports venues may maintain lighting to finish games in progress. Implementation would begin January 1, 2028, allowing property owners time to comply.
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