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MN SF3873

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Kupec

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Defines "plug-in solar photovoltaic device" as a portable solar device with maximum 1,200 watts output that offsets customer electricity consumption, can connect to energy storage, and is certified by a federally recognized testing laboratory

  • Exempts qualifying plug-in solar devices from interconnection agreements with electric utilities, net metering requirements under section 216B.164, and any utility-imposed fees, conditions, approvals, or reporting requirements

  • Shields electric utilities from liability for damage or injury caused by plug-in solar photovoltaic devices

  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Installation and operation regulation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device

Last Action

Author added Putnam

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate2/26/2026

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