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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act. On or before July 1, 2027, municipalities and counties with a population of more than 10,000 residents must adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform. Requires that the municipality or county anticipate that the residential automated solar permitting platform will have the capability to process at least 75% of residential solar applications on existing construction submitted to authorities having jurisdiction in the State. "Residential automated solar permitting platform" means software or a combination of software that automates plan review, automatically produces code-compliant approvals, accepts online payments for permitting fees if permitting fees are levied, and instantly issues permits and permit revisions for residential photovoltaic systems upon online submission of permitting fee payments, if permitting fees are levied, and a code-compliant application. Provides that a person or entity whose rights have been violated under this Act by a municipality or county is entitled to collect: (1) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (2) attorney's fees and costs. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act, mandates that by July 1, 2027, municipalities and counties with over 10,000 residents must implement a "residential automated solar permitting platform," which is defined as software that can automatically review plans, issue code-compliant approvals, accept online payments for fees, and instantly issue permits for residential solar systems. This platform is expected to handle at least 75% of residential solar applications for existing construction. The bill also allows for remote inspections via video or photo submission by July 1, 2028, at no additional cost or delay compared to in-person inspections, with a limit of one inspection unless it fails, and provides legal recourse, including attorney's fees and costs, for individuals or entities whose rights are violated by a municipality or county under this Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities (on 02/17/2026)
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