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NJ S3562
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
- Expands homeowner rights to install solar panels on single-family homes and townhouses in common interest communities, regardless of whether the roof is designated as a common element in governing documents
- Removes the previous requirement that townhouse owners could only install solar panels if roof repair was their responsibility rather than the homeowners' association's
- Allows associations to regulate solar panel installation requirements including contractor qualifications, panel placement, color coordination, and coverage limits
- Prohibits associations from enforcing rules that would increase solar installation or maintenance costs by more than 10% of the total initial installation cost
- Prohibits associations from enforcing rules that would prevent solar panels from functioning at maximum efficiency
Legislative Description
Concerns installation and maintenance of solar panels in common interest communities.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Community and Urban Affairs2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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