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US HB4489
Bill
Status
7/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Castro
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AI Summary
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Amends the Truth in Lending Act to require creditors to include dealer fees and seller's points as finance charges in solar financing transactions, closing a loophole in Regulation Z's "Seller's Point" exemption
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Mandates creditors provide written disclosure of all fees charged to third parties, fees payable by consumers, identification of third parties involved, and a comparison between the financed amount and total cash price for products and services
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Requires paper copies of disclosures for any solar financing transaction negotiated in person with the consumer
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Prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses in solar financing contracts, preserving consumers' right to judicial resolution of disputes
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to financing for solar panels, inverters, battery storage systems, EV charging stations, and related infrastructure
Legislative Description
Sunshine on Solar Lending Act
Finance and financial sector
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
7/17/2025