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AZ SB1606

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Kuby

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public power entities and public service corporations from requiring customers using portable solar generation devices to obtain approval, pay fees, or install additional controls beyond what is integrated into the system.

  • Defines portable solar generation devices as moveable photovoltaic units with maximum output of 1,200 watts that connect through standard 120-volt outlets and meet national electrical code standards and testing laboratory certification.

  • Shields utilities from civil liability for injuries or deaths resulting from customer operation of portable solar generation devices when the utility disconnects power.

  • Requires portable solar generation devices to include a feature that prevents the system from energizing a building's electrical system during power outages.

  • Excludes portable solar generation devices from classification as generating facilities, distributed generation facilities, or net metering facilities, exempting them from associated regulatory requirements.

Legislative Description

Plug in solar energy; requirements

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026
Natural Resources2/3/2026

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