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MD HB1607

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darrell Odom

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on locating community solar energy generating systems on parcels adjacent to existing or proposed systems when combined capacity would exceed 5 megawatts
  • Retains the 5 megawatt capacity limit restriction only for systems located on the same parcel, no longer applying it to adjacent parcels
  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing projects up to 10 megawatts combined capacity on the same parcel when 75% serves low-to-moderate income subscribers or systems use agrivoltaics
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels

Community Facilities and Services

Last Action

Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation3/10/2026
Rules and Executive Nominations2/17/2026

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