Several states have instituted bans on older lamp technology (Linear Fluorescent, CFL, HID, Incandescent) because of either an environmental impact or low efficacy impact on energy consumption.  Use the interactive map below to see a summary of current and/or upcoming state specific restrictions.  Detailed information on these bans can be found on the individual state governing body websites.  Halco Lighting Technologies has blocked the shipment of lamps to specific states if the product has state-level bans. 

For your convenience, our team has also created a list of all Halco’s products that are impacted by these restrictions.  

Click on the Green Highlighted States to See Specific Restrictions

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California

Currently has requirements above Federal GSL standards for CFL and LED products, detailed in Title 20.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025 ]

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2024]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2025]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Colorado

Currently has active High-CRI ban and additional requirements for CFL products.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025]

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2021]
• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold January 1, 2021]
• CFL & Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Connecticut

Currently has additional requirements for CFL products.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025]

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2024]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2025]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Hawaii

Currently has active High-CRI ban.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2026]

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold January 1, 2021]
• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2025]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2026]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2026]

Illinois

Currently no active state specific ban.  

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2027]

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2026]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2027]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2027]

Maine

Currently has has active High-CRI ban, additional requirements for linear fluorescent products, and requirements above Federal GSL standard.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2026]

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold July 8, 2021]

•  GSL: B, BA, CA, F & G Shape Lamps: >=200 lumens, <=40W [sold July 8, 2021]

• GSL: A & C Shape Lamps: 200-310 lumens [sold July 8, 2021]

• CFL & Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2026] 

Maryland

Currently no active state specific ban. All future state-level bans pending legislation.  

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025]

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold October 1, 2024]
• CFL & Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Massachusetts

Currently has active High-CRI ban, additional requirements for linear fluorescent products, and requirements above Federal GSL standard.

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [January 1, 2022]
• Linear Fluorescent: Impact-resistant [January 1, 2022]
• Incandescent Lamps – T Shape: ≤ 40 Watts or ≥ 10-inch length [January 1, 2022]
• Incandescent Lamps – M-14: ≤ 40 Watts [January 1, 2022]

Minnesota 

Currently no active state specific ban.  

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2026]

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2025]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2026]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2026]

Nevada

Currently has active High-CRI ban and additional requirements for linear fluorescent products.

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold July 1, 2023]
• Linear Fluorescent: Cold temperature [sold July 1, 2023]
• Linear Fluorescent: Impact-resistant [sold July 1, 2023]

New Jersey

Currently has active High-CRI ban, additional requirements for linear fluorescent products, and requirements above Federal GSL standard.

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold January 18, 2023]
• Linear Fluorescent: Cold temperature  [sold January 18, 2023]
• Linear Fluorescent: Impact-resistant  [sold January 18, 2023]
• GSL: E26 - B, BA, CA, F & G Shape Lamps: >=200 lumens, <=40W [sold January 18, 2023]
• GSL: E26 - A & C Shape Lamps: 200-310 lumens [sold January 18, 2023]

New Mexico 

Currently no active state specific ban.  All future state-level bans pending legislation.  

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [INTRODUCED LEGISLATION]
• CFL: No pin-base [INTRODUCED LEGISLATION]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [INTRODUCED LEGISLATION]

New York

Currently has active High-CRI ban, additional requirements for linear fluorescent products, and requirements above Federal GSL standard.

• Linear Fluorescent: Efficacy minimums by lamp type [manufactured January 26, 2023]
  • 4-foot (G13) ≤4500K min 92.4 lm/W
  • 4-foot (G13) >4500K and ≤7000K min 88.7 lm/W
  • 2-foot or U-shaped ≤4500K min 85 lm/W
  • 2-foot or U-shaped >4500K and ≤7000K min 83.3 lm/W
  • 8-foot slimline ≤4500K min 97 lm/W
  • 8-foot slimline >4500K and ≤7000K min 93 lm/W
  • 8-foot high output ≤4500K min 92 lm/W
  • 8-foot high output >4500K and ≤7000K min 88 lm/W
  • 4-foot (G5) standard output ≤4500K min 95 lm/W
  • 4-foot (G5) standard output >4500K and ≤7000K min 89.3 lm/W
  • 4-foot (G5) high output ≤4500K min 82.7 lm/W 
  • 4-foot (G5) high output >4500K and ≤7000K min 76.9 lm/W
• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [manufactured June 26, 2023]
• Linear Fluorescent: Cold temperature [manufactured June 26, 2023]
• Linear Fluorescent: Impact-resistant [manufactured June 26, 2023]

North Carolina

Currently no active state specific ban. All future state-level bans pending legislation.  

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [INTRODUCED LEGISLATION]
• CFL: No pin-base [INTRODUCED LEGISLATION]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [INTRODUCED LEGISLATION]

Oregon

Currently has active High-CRI ban and additional requirements for CFL products.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025]

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [manufactured January 1, 2023]
• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2024]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2025]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Pennsylvania

Currently has additional requirements for CFL products.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025]

• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2024]
• CFL: All [sold January 1, 2025]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Rhode Island

Currently has active High-CRI ban and additional requirements for CFL products.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2025]

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [January 1, 2024]
• CFL: No screw-base or bayonet base [sold January 1, 2024]
• CFL: No pin-base [sold January 1, 2025]
• Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2025]

Vermont

All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2024]

• CFL & Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2024]

Washington

Currently has active High-CRI ban.

Near future - All fluorescent bulbs banned due to mercury content. [sold January 1, 2029]

•  Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold January 1, 2023]
•  Incandescent Lamps – T Shape: ≤ 40 Watts or ≥ 10-inch length [March 1, 2020]
•  Incandescent Lamps – M-14: ≤ 40 Watts [March 1, 2020]
• GSL: E26 (E27) - B, BA, CA, F & G Shape Lamps: >=200 lumens, <=40W [March 1, 2020]
• CFL & Linear Fluorescent: All [sold January 1, 2029]

Washington DC

Currently has active High-CRI ban, additional requirements for linear fluorescent products, and requirements above Federal GSL standard.

• Linear Fluorescent: CRI ≥ 87 [sold March 1, 2022]
• Linear Fluorescent: Cold temperature [sold March 1, 2022]
• Linear Fluorescent: Impact-resistant [sold March 1, 2022]
• GSL: E26 - B, BA, CA, F & G Shape Lamps: >=200 lumens, <=40W [sold March 1, 2022]
• GSL: E26 - A & C Shape Lamps: 200-310 lumens [sold March 1, 2022]