NYC Council Introduction 753

intro.nyc/0753-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Light pollution from light fixtures in a residential district.
Status: Committee Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
Sponsored by Robert F. Holden
Introduced: April 11, 2024

This bill would restrict persons other than government agencies from operating lights causing outdoor illumination greater than 3,000 lumens in a residential district, unless the lighting is fully shielded to reduce light trespass. Any person in violation of this bill would be liable for a civil penalty of $50.