This bill aims to protect homeowners' rights regarding the installation and use of solar energy devices and pollinator gardens by prohibiting homeowners associations (HOAs) from enforcing any restrictions on these installations. Specifically, it states that no HOA can adopt or enforce any governing instrument that prohibits or restricts the installation of solar energy collectors, solar energy systems, or pollinator gardens. Any such restrictions will be deemed void and unenforceable. Additionally, the bill prohibits HOAs from charging fees for the placement of these installations and allows homeowners to pursue civil action against any HOA that violates these provisions.
The bill also defines key terms related to solar energy and pollinator gardens. A "pollinator garden" is defined as a garden designed to support pollinators, while "solar energy collector" and "solar energy system" are defined according to existing statutes. The Revisor of Statutes is tasked with assigning the new sections of the bill to Chapter 76 of the Nebraska statutes. Overall, this legislation seeks to promote renewable energy and environmental sustainability by ensuring that homeowners can freely utilize solar energy and create pollinator-friendly spaces without undue restrictions from their associations.