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Local law · Int 0804-2026

The maximum allowable illuminance of residential outdoor lighting fixtures

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 13, 2026

Sponsor: Phil Wong (Council Member, District 30, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the maximum allowable illuminance of residential outdoor lighting fixtures

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 23, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would restrict persons other than government agencies from operating lights causing outdoor illumination greater than 3,000 lumens in a residential district, unless the lighting is fully shielded to reduce light trespass. Any person in violation of this bill would be liable for a civil penalty of $50.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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Cosponsors

4

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic4

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and WaterfrontsSep 10, 2026Result: passed

    (5) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilSep 10, 2026Result: passed

    (46) (3) (1) (1)

Full history

  1. Oct 13, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Oct 10, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Sep 10, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  4. Sep 10, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  5. Sep 10, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Sep 10, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  2. Sep 10, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  3. Sep 10, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Apr 6, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  5. Apr 6, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  6. Mar 26, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Mar 26, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council

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