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Binary sensor for light state

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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**

Allow light as a source for copy binary sensor

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**

**Additional context**

There is a similar binary sensor for switch - https://github.com/esphome/feature-requests/issues/2957

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked switch binary-sensor request at feature-requests/issues/2957 and compare its proposed behavior with this request. Identify the existing light and copy binary sensor entry points in the implementation; done means a light can reliably serve as a copy binary sensor source with documented behavior and coverage for the relevant states.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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