# Dark Sky Law: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has no statewide outdoor lighting or dark-sky statute. A 2023 bill (HB 1803) addressing outdoor lighting was introduced but not enacted; the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council advocates for local ordinances instead.

**Status:** no-statewide-law (checked 2026-09-23)
Pennsylvania has no statewide outdoor lighting or dark-sky statute. A 2023 bill (HB 1803) addressing outdoor lighting was introduced but not enacted; the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council advocates for local ordinances instead.

## Municipal codes
- [Pittsburgh](https://ecode360.com/45445769): City adopted dark-sky-friendly lighting principles for municipal streetlights.

## Sources
- https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2023/0/HB1803/PN3015
- https://ecode360.com/45445769
- https://polcouncil.org/

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