Requires all commercial buildings be retrofitted with motion detectors for controlling lighting
This bill requires all commercial buildings to install motion detectors that exclusively control lighting systems. It directly affects owners and operators of commercial properties, mandating they complete the retrofitting by one year after the law takes effect. The key provision sets a strict one-year deadline for compliance, with implementation authorized to begin immediately upon the bill's effective date. The law takes effect immediately, allowing necessary regulatory changes to be made before implementation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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