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
100% Yea
R
Republican11
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
Co
Mandy Steele
DDemocratic
Co
Maureen Madden
DDemocratic
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