SB144

Invalidating restrictive covenants that limit or prohibit the installation of solar panels and allowing the adoption of reasonable rules by homeowners associations concerning solar panels.

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB144 invalidates restrictive covenants that limit or prohibit solar panel installation on residential rooftops and allows homeowners.

Kansas SB144 declares that any restrictive covenants limiting or prohibiting the installation of solar panels on residential rooftops are void and unenforceable. Effective July 1, 2025, homeowners associations can adopt reasonable rules concerning solar panels, but these rules cannot prohibit rooftop installations. This act aims to promote solar energy use by removing barriers imposed by restrictive covenants and allowing for some regulation by homeowners associations.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 28

9:30 AM

Senate Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Hearing

History

Jan 28

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 142-S

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced