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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, municipalities with a population of more than 5,000 residents and all counties must adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform. Requires the public reporting of information about such a platform on the official website of the municipality and county. Provides that a person or entity aggrieved by a violation of the Act or any rule adopted under the Act may file a civil action in the county in which the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is party to the action resides, without regard to exhaustion of any alternative administrative remedies provided in the Act. Provides that a person or entity whose rights have been violated under the Act by a municipality or county is entitled to collect: (i) up to 50% of the total cost of the residential photovoltaic system installation for which the permit is requested; (ii) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (iii) attorney's fees and costs. Creates a statute of limitations for a civil action 3 years from the date that a person or entity requested a permit for a residential photovoltaic system.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act, which requires municipalities with over 5,000 residents and all counties to implement an automated online platform for solar panel permitting by July 1, 2026. The platform must be capable of automatically reviewing and instantly approving residential solar photovoltaic system permits online, without manual review, for systems up to 200-amp service capacity. Municipalities and counties must publish detailed reports on their websites about the platform's implementation, including the number of permits issued, software used, and confirmation that instant permitting is occurring. The bill allows aggrieved parties to file civil actions if a municipality fails to comply, with potential remedies including recovering up to 50% of the solar system installation cost, attorney's fees, and other legal relief. Individuals have three years from their permit request to file such an action. The platform must support remote inspections via video or photos at no additional cost, and municipalities can require no more than one inspection for automatically approved projects. Additionally, local building codes must regulate photovoltaic and battery storage systems consistent with the baseline residential building code, ensuring standardized implementation across jurisdictions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Bill Cunningham (D)*,
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2395&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2395.htm |
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