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VA HB1439

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Irene Shin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires solar installation companies to provide written contracts with detailed disclosures including company contact information, contractor license numbers, payment schedules, system design specifications, and performance guarantees for all sales, leases, or power purchase agreements

  • Mandates a five-business-day cancellation period without penalty for customers entering into solar energy system contracts

  • Requires specific disclosures about maintenance responsibilities, savings estimate assumptions, renewable energy credit ownership, utility interconnection, and potential impacts on home sales from solar financing statements

  • Imposes civil penalties up to $2,500 per willful violation, with funds directed to the Low-to-Moderate Income Solar Loan and Rebate Fund

  • Directs the Board for Contractors to adopt implementing regulations by January 1, 2027, with the law's provisions taking effect on that date

Legislative Description

Contractors; regulation, solar installation companies, sale, lease, etc., of solar energy systems.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations3/2/2026
Commerce and Labor2/18/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #21/28/2026
Labor and Commerce1/22/2026

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