HB 1759 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to residential real property, further providing for definitions and providing for prohibition of deed restrictions pertaining to solar energy systems.

This bill amends Pennsylvania real property laws to prevent homeowners and condominium owners from being blocked by deed restrictions or community rules from installing solar energy systems on their detached roofs or townhouse units. It establishes clear definitions for "solar energy systems" and "detached roofs" to ensure these protections apply to the correct types of residential properties. While the law prohibits outright bans, it allows homeowners' associations to set reasonable regulations regarding safety, aesthetics, and certification to maintain community standards. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted, giving communities time to update their governing documents.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Oct 2023
House Passage
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 16, 2023 Last action Sep 30, 2024
Floor votes · House Sep 25, 2024

How they voted

25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Sep 25, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Sep 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Sep 25, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Oct 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors