West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HR5: Blue Light Awareness Day
Status: Introduced, March 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
HOUSE RESOLUTION 5 (By Delegate Dillon) [Introduced January 27, 2026; Referred to the committee on Rules] Designating October 10 as "Blue Light Awareness Day" Whereas, Visible Light is electromagnetic radiation in the range of 380 - 780 nanometers on the electromagnetic spectrum; and Whereas, Blue light is Visible Light in the range 380-500 nanometers; and Whereas, The Blue Light Hazard refers to specific photochemical induced damage to the retina; and Whereas, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and Whereas, Children are particularly vulnerable to blue light; and Whereas, Individuals with disabilities may require blue light accommodation; and Whereas, Blue light controls circadian rhythms; and Whereas, The use of blue-rich light sources at night has been linked to multiple health disorders, including increased risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, mood disorders, and early mortality; and Whereas, Living organisms require a natural light and dark circadian cycle; and Whereas, There are many products that emit blue light such as streetlights, floodlights, digital displays, indoor lights, strip lights, façade lights, surveillance lights, and vehicle lights; therefore, be it Resolved by the House of and be it Further Resolved, That state officials are encouraged to promote measures to reduce the amount of blue light at night in all public and private settings to protect the health, …
Sponsors
- Dillon · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Motion to table motion to discharge committee adopted
- : Motion to discharge committee
- : To House Rules
- : Introduced in House
- : To Rules
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is HR5?
- HR5 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Blue Light Awareness Day.
- What is the status of HR5?
- Introduced as of March 14, 2026. Latest action: Motion to table motion to discharge committee adopted (March 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR5?
- Dillon.
- Where is the official record for HR5?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=r&houseorig=h&btype=res
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