Relating to portable solar photovoltaic energy devices; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 7, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
5 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Courtney Neron Misslin
DDemocratic
P
Lew Frederick
DDemocratic
P
Mark Gamba
DDemocratic
P
Sarah McDonald
DDemocratic
P
Tom Andersen
DDemocratic
Co
Cyrus Javadi
DDemocratic
Co
David Gomberg
DDemocratic
Co
Hai Pham
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Golden
DDemocratic
Co
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
Co
Khanh Pham
DDemocratic
Co
Lamar Wise
DDemocratic
Co
LM
Lesly Muñoz
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Lisa Fragala
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Reynolds
DDemocratic
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