Bill Text: WV HR5 | 2026 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Blue Light Awareness Day

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced) 2026-03-14 - Motion to table motion to discharge committee adopted [HR5 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2026-HR5-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 5

(By Delegate Dillon)

[Introduced January 27, 2026; Referred to the committee on Rules]

 

Designating October 10 as "Blue Light Awareness Day"

Whereas, Visible Light is electromagnetic radiation in the range of 380 – 780 nanometers on the electromagnetic spectrum; and

Whereas, Blue light is Visible Light in the range 380-500 nanometers; and

Whereas, The Blue Light Hazard refers to specific photochemical induced damage to the retina; and

Whereas, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and

Whereas, Children are particularly vulnerable to blue light; and

Whereas, Individuals with disabilities may require blue light accommodation; and

Whereas, Blue light controls circadian rhythms; and

Whereas, The use of blue-rich light sources at night has been linked to multiple health disorders, including increased risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, mood disorders, and early mortality; and

Whereas, Living organisms require a natural light and dark circadian cycle; and

Whereas, There are many products that emit blue light such as streetlights, floodlights, digital displays, indoor lights, strip lights, façade lights, surveillance lights, and vehicle lights; therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates:

That October 10 be designated as "Blue Light Awareness Day"; and be it

Further Resolved, That state officials are encouraged to promote measures to reduce the amount of blue light at night in all public and private settings to protect the health, safety, and civil rights of all residents and guest of this state, and to protect the health of our entire ecosystem.

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Department of Health.