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OK SB1935
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Casey Murdock
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Commercial Solar Facility Setback Act" establishing minimum distance requirements for utility-scale solar energy facilities (those exceeding 1 megawatt AC capacity) in Oklahoma
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Requires utility-scale solar facilities to maintain a 125-foot setback from any residence, whether participating or non-participating, unless the residence owner provides a written waiver
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Mandates that non-project-related overhead infrastructure be located at least 50 feet from public road edges, with exceptions for interconnection lines where crossings are necessary
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Protects existing solar facilities during repowering by allowing them to retain setback requirements in effect at their original generation interconnection agreement (GIA) date, rather than applying new or modified setbacks
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Excludes residential solar panels from all setback requirements; also excludes fences, access roads, and operations buildings from setback measurements
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Solar setbacks; creating the Commercial Solar Facility Setback Act. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
2/10/2026