The proposed bill, known as the Commercial Solar Facility Setback Act, establishes specific setback requirements for utility-scale solar energy facilities in Oklahoma. It defines key terms related to solar energy infrastructure, such as "balance of plant systems," "utility-scale solar energy facility," and "repowering." The bill mandates that these facilities must maintain a distance of at least 125 feet from both participating and non-participating residences unless a written waiver is provided by the residence owner. Additionally, it specifies that non-project-related overhead infrastructure must be located at least 50 feet from the edge of public roads, with certain exceptions for project-related interconnection lines.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that repowering a utility-scale solar facility will not trigger new or modified setback requirements if the original generation interconnection agreement (GIA) date remains unchanged. It stipulates that setbacks applicable at the time of the original GIA will continue to govern the facility even after repowering. The act explicitly excludes residential solar energy panels from its provisions and is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.