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MO HB1507

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Margo McNeil

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations from adopting bylaws or policies that prohibit installation of solar energy systems.

  • Prevents deed restrictions, covenants, or binding agreements from prohibiting solar energy system installation, though entities may determine specific roof location within 45 degrees east or west of due south without impairing system operation.

  • Requires associations to adopt an energy policy statement regarding solar system location, design, and architectural requirements within 120 days of receiving a request or application.

  • Requires associations to process solar energy system installation applications within 90 days of submission, with the deadline beginning only after an energy policy statement is adopted if one doesn't yet exist.

  • Establishes liability for willful violations, entitling applicants to actual damages and consequential damages, while exempting the act from application to buildings greater than 30 feet in height.

Legislative Description

Establishes the Homeowners' Solar Rights Act which prohibits entities from restricting the installation of solar energy systems

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Utilities1/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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