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OK HB4060

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arturo Alonso-Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Plug-In Solar Power Amendments Act" allowing residential customers to use portable solar generation devices up to 1,200 watts that plug into standard 120-volt outlets without utility approval, fees, or interconnection agreements

  • Exempts qualifying plug-in solar devices from state interconnection rules, net metering requirements, and Corporation Commission oversight when devices include anti-islanding safety features

  • Prohibits electric utilities from requiring customers to obtain authorization, pay fees, install additional metering, execute agreements, or purchase insurance for qualifying portable solar devices

  • Shifts all liability for device installation, operation, and maintenance to the retail customer while protecting utilities from related damage claims

  • Effective November 1, 2026; does not authorize compensation for exported electricity or modify existing distributed generation programs

Legislative Description

Corporation Commission; creating the Plug-In Solar Power Amendments Act; defining terms; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Dossett (principal Senate author)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/3/2026
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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