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PA HB1239
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Hanbidge
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AI Summary
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Condominium and planned community associations are prohibited from banning the installation or use of solar energy systems on detached roofs (roofs solely owned by individual unit owners and not part of common elements)
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Associations may impose reasonable regulations requiring solar systems to meet state and local health/safety standards, obtain proper certifications (Solar Rating and Certification Corporation for water heating; National Electrical Code and IEEE standards for electricity), and coordinate visible components with roofing colors
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Unit owners installing solar systems may be required to indemnify or reimburse the association for any loss or damage caused by installation, maintenance, or use of the system
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Freestanding solar energy systems placed on land parcels deeded to parties other than the association are exempt from these provisions
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
Last Action
Laid on the table
9/10/2025