An Act relative to Massachusetts solar access law

This bill amends Massachusetts solar access law to require local authorities to prove that a solar system actually harms public health, safety, or welfare before they can restrict its use on permanent buildings. Currently, officials can ban solar panels based on a general claim of harm, but this change mandates concrete evidence of such damage in court. The legislation directly affects homeowners, businesses, and municipalities by making it harder for local governments to deny solar installations without demonstrating a specific negative impact.