SENATE BILL NO. 1001

A bill to prohibit homeowners associations from banning the installation of certain energy devices.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 1. As used in this act:

(a) "Homeowners association" means an association, organization, or group of homeowners including, but not limited to, a homeowners association, condominium association, cooperative organization, mobile home association, neighborhood association, or property owners association.

(b) "Solar panel or solar collector" means a device used to collect and convert solar energy into electricity or thermal energy. Solar panel or solar collector includes, but is not limited to, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic panels, or solar thermal systems.

Sec. 3. A homeowners association shall not prohibit the installation of solar panels or solar collectors on the property of its members.