The proposed bill aims to regulate large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural and recreational land in Massachusetts. It introduces a new section to Chapter 25A of the General Laws, defining key terms such as "agricultural land," "large-scale solar energy installation," "recreational land," "solar energy system," and "solar photovoltaic system." The bill specifies that a large-scale solar energy installation, defined as occupying more than 5 acres, cannot be installed on agricultural or recreational land unless the commissioner certifies that an equivalent amount of land will be dedicated for agricultural or recreational use.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner must record this certification in the registry of deeds at least 30 days before the installation of the solar energy system. This provision ensures that there is a balance between the development of solar energy projects and the preservation of agricultural and recreational spaces within the Commonwealth.