Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR404: ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION
Status: In committee, July 1, 2026
Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 29, 2025:
HR0404LRB104 13964 ECR 26914 r HR0404 LRB104 13964 ECR 26914 r HR0404 LRB104 13964 ECR 26914 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, It is imperative for State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution; and WHEREAS, It is the policy of this State to make every effort to reduce the amount of energy that is unnecessarily used and to minimize light pollution; and WHEREAS, Turning off electrical lights whenever possible in State buildings and facilities saves energy that translates to lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint; and WHEREAS, Shutting off lights when not in use also reduces light pollution from unnecessary artificial light at night that can harm wildlife, disrupt natural behaviors, and diminish the visibility of the night sky; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we encourage State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution, and we urge electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, HR0404- 2 -LRB104 13964 ECR 26914 r HR0404 - 2 - LRB104 …
Sponsors
- Harry Benton (D, 97) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- : Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
- : Referred to Rules Committee
- : Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
Common questions
- What is HR404?
- HR404 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION.
- What does HR404 do?
- Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.
- What is the status of HR404?
- In committee as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR404?
- Harry Benton (D, 97).
- Where is the official record for HR404?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=404&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114
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