This bill addresses restrictive covenants related to the installation of solar panels on residential properties. It declares that, effective July 1, 2025, any provision within a restrictive covenant that limits or prohibits the installation of solar panels on rooftops will be considered void and unenforceable. This change aims to promote the use of solar energy by ensuring that homeowners are not restricted from installing solar panels on their properties.
Additionally, the bill allows homeowners associations to establish reasonable rules regarding solar panels, provided that these rules do not prohibit rooftop installations. This provision seeks to balance the interests of homeowners with the regulatory authority of homeowners associations while ensuring that the installation of solar panels remains permissible. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.