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MA H3996

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Badger

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Local authorities seeking to restrict solar systems attached to permanent buildings must prove damage to public health, safety, and welfare in a court of law
  • Homeowners' associations and other owner organizations are prohibited from unreasonably refusing or delaying installation of solar energy systems on roofs
  • HOAs are also prohibited from unreasonably blocking construction of structures that facilitate rooftop solar energy collection
  • HOAs retain the ability to impose reasonable restrictions on solar installations and related structures
  • Amends Chapter 40A (zoning) and adds Section 25 to Chapter 183A (condominiums) of Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to Massachusetts Solar Access Law

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

10/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing7/7/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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