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CT HB06607

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Define "nonessential outdoor lighting" as lighting not deemed essential for safety or functionality, as determined by state agency heads.

  • Require all state-owned buildings to turn off nonessential outdoor lighting between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., excluding the State Capitol building.

  • Direct the State Building Inspector and Code and Standards Committee to consider lighting design changes in State Building Code revisions effective on or after January 1, 2024 to support the bill's purposes.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Nighttime Lighting Of State-owned Buildings At Certain Times For The Protection Of Birds.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment2/7/2023

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