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SB 2278 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.

Summary
Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires shielded outdoor lighting, a standard energy efficiency measure that reduces energy waste and consumption.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires fully shielded outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution, advancing environmental conservation and dark sky protection goals.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Angus McKelvey
Angus McKelvey
DDemocratic
HI
6
P
Photo of Joy San Buenaventura
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
HI
2
Co
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9
Co
Photo of Tim Richards
Tim Richards
DDemocratic
HI
4