H.B. 192 Summary

• Prohibits the sale of screw and bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) as new manufactured products beginning January 1 (year not specified in bill text)

• Prohibits the sale of pin-base compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps as new manufactured products beginning January 1 (year not specified in bill text)

• Exempts lamps used for image capture, medical/veterinary purposes, spectroscopy, research, UV applications (germicidal, disinfection, ozone generation), and replacement lamps for motor vehicles

• Establishes definitions for "compact fluorescent lamp" and "linear fluorescent lamp" based on technical specifications including base types, color temperature, tube diameters, and lengths

• Becomes effective July 1, 2050