Clean lighting bill clears Illinois House

Today the Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation to phase out the sale of fluorescent light bulbs in the state.

HB2363 Clean Lighting Act to phase out fluorescent lighting passes the IL House — on to the Senate!

Thanks @RepSmith34 for shepherding this legislation through that will cut mercury and energy waste and save consumers $$

— Abe Scarr (@abescarr) April 18, 2024

Fluorescent light bulbs  are inefficient compared to LEDs and contain toxic mercury by design.

The bill still needs to clear the State Senate and be signed by the governor in order to become law.

“States ending the sale of fluorescent bulbs are cutting mercury exposure and energy waste, delivering lasting environmental and public health benefits,” said Johanna Neumann, senior director of Environment America’s Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy.