Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted 9 D cosponsors

SB 3501 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONTROL ACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-1007

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 09, 2024.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act. Includes legislative findings. Defines terms. Provides that all new, renovated, or retrofitted luminaires purchased with State funds after the effective date of the Act or installed after the effective date of the Act on a structure or land that is owned, supported, funded, leased, or managed by the State must follow specified outdoor lighting control requirements. Includes various exceptions to compliance. Allows the Attorney General, a municipality, or a county to enforce the Act by filing an action for injunctive relief in a circuit court. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall make available a resource guide for the public to add lighting to homes and businesses consistent with the requirements for luminaires on a structure or land that is owned, supported, funded, leased, or managed by the State under the Act, and provides that the guide must include references to publicly accessible websites of advocacy groups approved by the State that provide education, guidance, and specifications relating to the implementation of responsible lighting principles. Provides that, if the Act conflicts with any other federal law, State law, or local ordinance controlling lighting, outdoor luminaries, signage, outdoor advertising, displays, or devices that is more stringent than the Act, then the federal law, State law, or local ordinance controls to the extent it is more stringent than the Act. Effective 60 days after becoming law.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 3501 involved removing a previous version of the bill, marked as "Engrossed," and replacing it with an "Enrolled" version. This change indicates that the bill has progressed through the necessary legislative steps and is ready for final approval. It’s important because it brings the bill closer to becoming law, indicating that it has undergone the required revisions and is now in its final form for consideration.

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SB3501 Engrossed LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b AN ACT concerning safety.
SB3501 Enrolled LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b AN ACT concerning safety.
(2) The House of Representatives has resolved in House Resolution 884 of the 96th General Assembly to (i) express its support for improved night preservation practices in Illinois, (ii) encourage State agencies to adopt suitable outdoor lighting practices based on the principles of applying artificial light only where it is needed, when it is needed, and to only the levels needed using the best safety and energy-efficient standards available, and (iii) encourage the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center of the University of Illinois to provide artificial outdoor illumination engineering assistance to State agencies, SB3501 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b municipalities, and businesses that seek to implement responsible outdoor lighting to conserve and preserve the important natural phenomenon of night.
(2) The House of Representatives has resolved in House Resolution 884 of the 96th General Assembly to (i) express its support for improved night preservation practices in Illinois, (ii) encourage State agencies to adopt suitable outdoor lighting practices based on the principles of applying artificial light only where it is needed, when it is needed, and to only the levels needed using the best safety and energy-efficient standards available, and (iii) encourage the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center of the University of Illinois to provide artificial outdoor illumination engineering assistance to State agencies, SB3501 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b municipalities, and businesses that seek to implement responsible outdoor lighting to conserve and preserve the important natural phenomenon of night.
SB3501 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b "Fully shielded" means a luminaire that is constructed in such a manner that all light emitted, either directly from the lamp or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal plane aligned with the bottom of the luminaire aperture, where no part of the lamp protrudes outside of the luminaire or shield.
SB3501 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b "Fully shielded" means a luminaire that is constructed in such a manner that all light emitted, either directly from the lamp or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal plane aligned with the bottom of the luminaire aperture, where no part of the lamp protrudes outside of the luminaire or shield.
"Luminaire" means a complete installed or portable illuminating device, including a lamp, together with the parts designed to distribute the light, such as a reflector or SB3501 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b refractor, parts to position and protect the lamps, and parts to connect the lamps to a power supply.
"Luminaire" means a complete installed or portable illuminating device, including a lamp, together with the parts designed to distribute the light, such as a reflector or SB3501 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b refractor, parts to position and protect the lamps, and parts to connect the lamps to a power supply.
"Responsible lighting principles" means the use of modern lighting technologies, including shielding, an upper limit on color temperature (2,700 Kelvin), on-off controls, dimming SB3501 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b controls, and motion sensors.
"Responsible lighting principles" means the use of modern lighting technologies, including shielding, an upper limit on color temperature (2,700 Kelvin), on-off controls, dimming SB3501 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b controls, and motion sensors.
SB3501 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b (3) Luminaires must have a correlated color temperature less than or equal to 2,700 Kelvin.
SB3501 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b (3) Luminaires must have a correlated color temperature less than or equal to 2,700 Kelvin.
(7) No artificial lighting above one lux, as measured at ground level both horizontally and vertically, may trespass onto land or waterways designated or managed as SB3501 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b habitat, reserve, natural area, open space, or wilderness.
(7) No artificial lighting above one lux, as measured at ground level both horizontally and vertically, may trespass onto land or waterways designated or managed as SB3501 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b habitat, reserve, natural area, open space, or wilderness.
Lamps emitting greater than 2,700 Kelvin under this paragraph must be positioned, angled, or shielded to prevent direct glare and light SB3501 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b trespass onto neighboring property or properties, and the positioning, angling, or shielding must limit upward light emission to only the amount necessary to light the sporting or grounds activity;
Lamps emitting greater than 2,700 Kelvin under this paragraph must be positioned, angled, or shielded to prevent direct glare and light SB3501 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b trespass onto neighboring property or properties, and the positioning, angling, or shielding must limit upward light emission to only the amount necessary to light the sporting or grounds activity;
If this Act conflicts with any other federal law, State law, or local ordinance controlling lighting, outdoor luminaries, signage, outdoor advertising, displays, or devices that is more stringent than the Act, then SB3501 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b the federal law, State law, or local ordinance controls to the extent it is more stringent than the Act.
If this Act conflicts with any other federal law, State law, or local ordinance controlling lighting, outdoor luminaries, signage, outdoor advertising, displays, or devices that is more stringent than the Act, then SB3501 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 36511 AWJ 66617 b the federal law, State law, or local ordinance controls to the extent it is more stringent than the Act.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-1007

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Anna Moeller

  7. Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Anna Moeller

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  9. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-039-000

  10. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  13. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-008-000

  18. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  22. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  23. Arrived in House

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4a

  26. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  27. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted

  29. Recalled to Second Reading

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2024

  33. Second Reading

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to State Government

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 9, 2024

  39. Do Pass as Amended State Government; 008-001-000

  40. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  41. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in State Government

  42. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to State Government

  43. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), this committee amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments.

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  45. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  46. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  47. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  48. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government

  49. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  50. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024

  51. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  52. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  53. Assigned to State Government

  54. Referred to Assignments

  55. First Reading

  56. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on · 38 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 71 Yea · 39 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 61003
Unaffiliated 10303
Republican 03601
Total 713907
% of votes cast 61%33%0%6%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Ortiz — Yea
Burke — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Caulkins — Nay
Frese — Nay
Nichols — Not Voting
Flowers — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Nay
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Not Voting
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Nay
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Nay

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Energy & Environment

Passed 19 Yea · 8 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16000
Unaffiliated 3100
Republican 0702
Total 19802
% of votes cast 66%28%0%7%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Ortiz, Aaron M — Yea
Caulkins, Dan — Nay
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brandun Schweizer Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33001
Unaffiliated 7001
Republican 14003
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stoller — Not Voting
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Toro — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Not Voting
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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State Government, Amendment 4

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5001
Republican 2000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Stoller, Win — Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Not Voting
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3501 do?
Creates the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act. Includes legislative findings. Defines terms. Provides that all new, renovated, or retrofitted luminaires purchased with State funds after the effective date of the Act or installed after the effective date of the Act on a structure or land that is owned, supported, funded, leased, or managed by the State must follow specified outdoor lighting control requirements. Includes various exceptions to compliance. Allows the Attorney General, a municipality, or a county to enforce the Act by filing an action for injunctive relief in a circuit court. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall make available a resource guide for the public to add lighting to homes and businesses consistent with the requirements for luminaires on a structure or land that is owned, supported, funded, leased, or managed by the State under the Act, and provides that the guide must include references to publicly accessible websites of advocacy groups approved by the State that provide education, guidance, and specifications relating to the implementation of responsible lighting principles. Provides that, if the Act conflicts with any other federal law, State law, or local ordinance controlling lighting, outdoor luminaries, signage, outdoor advertising, displays, or devices that is more stringent than the Act, then the federal law, State law, or local ordinance controls to the extent it is more stringent than the Act. Effective 60 days after becoming law.
Who sponsors SB 3501?
SB 3501 is sponsored by Costa Howard, Laura Ellman (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), and Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3501?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2024. Enacted.
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