MARYLAND HB452
DarkSky Maryland is tracking House Bill 452 “Outdoor Lighting - Guidance and Use of State Funds”.
February 12, 2025: DarkSky Maryland submitted testimony in support of this bill for the hearing, which can be viewed below.
March 17, 2025: HB452 passed from the House to the Senate. DarkSky Maryland submitted information to bill sponsors on how luminaires in the DarkSky Approved Program can be used to satisfy the conditions of the bill using standard market products. Technical details on the program can be found here.
March 25, 2025: HB452 was heard by the Senate and passed onto the Governor for signing.