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HR 404

Illinois House•In House Committee

Summary

HR 404, “ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION”, was introduced in the House on May 29, 2025 by Rep. Harry Benton (D). It was referred to Rules, and last saw action on Jul 1, 2026: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.

Record

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HR 404 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

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		HR0404		LRB104 13964 ECR 26914 r
1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		    WHEREAS, It is imperative for State agencies to regulate
3		the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities
4		to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution; and
5		    WHEREAS, It is the policy of this State to make every
6		effort to reduce the amount of energy that is unnecessarily
7		used and to minimize light pollution; and
8		    WHEREAS, Turning off electrical lights whenever possible
9		in State buildings and facilities saves energy that translates
10		to lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint; and
11		    WHEREAS, Shutting off lights when not in use also reduces
12		light pollution from unnecessary artificial light at night
13		that can harm wildlife, disrupt natural behaviors, and
14		diminish the visibility of the night sky; therefore, be it
15		    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
16		HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
17		we encourage State agencies to regulate the use of electrical
18		lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve
19		energy and to minimize light pollution, and we urge electrical
20		lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off
21		unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied,
		HR0404	- 2 -	LRB104 13964 ECR 26914 r
1		unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day,
2		limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless
3		the lighting is required for security or safety purposes; and
4		be it further
5		    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6		presented to the Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and all
7		State agencies.

Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Harry Benton (D) sponsors HR 404 alone.

Harry Benton

Rep. · D–97 · Sponsor

Committees

HR 404 went before 2 committees: Rules and State Government Administration.

Rules
Rules
Referred to · May 30, 2025 · 5,290 Bills
State Government Administration
State Government Administration
Referred to · Mar 18, 2026

History

HR 404 has taken 4 actions since May 29, 2025, the latest on Jul 1, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 1, 2026
House
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 18, 2026
House
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
May 30, 2025
House
Referred to Rules Committee
May 29, 2025
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton

Votes

HR 404 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: ilga.gov · legiscan.com