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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Smart Solar Permitting Platform established; residential solar energy systems; work group; report. Creates the Smart Solar Permitting Platform (the Platform) to serve as a tool for (i) contractors to obtain permits for the construction of streamline-eligible residential solar energy systems and (ii) localities to process applications for such permits. The bill requires the Department of Energy to establish, launch, and administer the Platform by July 1, 2027, as an internet-based platform that automates plan review and instantly releases a permit or a permit revision to construct certain residential solar energy systems that comply with any applicable building codes and state laws. The bill requires localities to allow contractors to submit an application to construct a residential solar energy system through the Platform or through an alternative automated solar permitting platform by July 1, 2028. The bill requires any locality that chooses to use an alternative automated solar permitting platform to submit an annual report to the Department no later than March 1 of each year. The bill directs the Director of the Department to convene a work group to determine the appropriateness of adding a surcharge to local government permitting fees to defray state costs for the Platform and to report its findings to the General Assembly on or before November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 590.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Smart Solar Permitting Platform, an internet-based system designed to streamline the process for contractors to obtain permits for installing residential solar energy systems and for local governments to process these applications. The platform, which must be launched by July 1, 2027, will automate plan reviews and instantly issue permits for systems that comply with building codes and state laws, including those for solar panels, batteries, and electrical upgrades. By July 1, 2028, all localities must allow permit applications to be submitted through this platform or an equivalent alternative automated system, with those using an alternative platform required to submit annual compliance reports. Additionally, a work group will be convened to explore the feasibility of adding a surcharge to local permitting fees to cover the state's costs for the platform, with their findings due by November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0634) (on 04/13/2026)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382 | 01/18/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/CHAP0634 | 04/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1215223.PDF | 04/01/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382ER | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213234.PDF | 03/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382S3 | 03/13/2026 |
| Conference Report SB382 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382AC | 03/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198216.PDF | 03/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382H1 | 02/27/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169349.PDF | 02/18/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382S2 | 02/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139560.PDF | 02/11/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382S1 | 02/10/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382SC1 | 02/09/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From CLG (2/9/2026 11:33 am) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134247.PDF | 02/09/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB382) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128757.PDF | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB382/text/SB382 | 01/18/2026 |
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