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IL HB5402
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Didech
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AI Summary
- Extends Illinois' Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act to cover buildings with shared roofs when solar systems are installed entirely within an owner's portion of the roof or when all roof-sharing owners agree to installation
- Prohibits HOAs, common interest community associations, and condo associations from blocking property owners from installing, maintaining, or using solar energy systems on property they own or control
- Allows associations to adopt bylaws setting standards for solar installation on shared-roof buildings, including requiring approval of vendors or granting exclusive vendor rights
- Requires associations to act in members' collective interest, cooperate with owners seeking solar installation, and respond to solar-related requests within 60 days
- Makes any association bylaws adopted under these provisions voidable if the governing entity fails to comply with the cooperation and timeline requirements
Legislative Description
SOLAR ENERGY-SHARED ROOFS
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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