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MD SB265
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Brooks
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AI Summary
- Removes the restriction that prevented community solar energy generating systems from being located on parcels adjacent to other community solar systems if their combined capacity would exceed 5 megawatts
- Retains the 5 megawatt capacity limit for systems located on the same parcel, but eliminates consideration of adjacent parcels when calculating total installed capacity
- Maintains existing exceptions allowing projects to exceed capacity limits when built on rooftops, industrial zones, brownfields, parking structures, airports, and other specified locations
- Preserves the exception allowing up to 10 megawatts on the same parcel when 75% serves low-to-moderate income subscribers or when systems are used for agrivoltaics
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels
Community Facilities and Services
Last Action
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Education, Energy, and the Environment1/19/2026
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