H 2088 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to Massachusetts Solar Access Law

This bill amends Massachusetts zoning laws to clarify that local authorities must prove a specific threat to public health, safety, or welfare before they can restrict solar systems on permanent buildings. By requiring courts to verify such damage, the legislation aims to prevent municipalities from arbitrarily blocking solar energy installations under vague zoning rules. The change directly affects local governments and property owners by setting a higher legal standard for enforcing restrictions on solar access.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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