H3996

Relative to Massachusetts Solar Access Law

Introduced·4/3/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3996 amends the Solar Access Law to prevent unreasonable refusals or delays in solar energy system installations by homeowners'.

Massachusetts H3996 amends the Massachusetts Solar Access Law to ensure that homeowners' associations cannot unreasonably refuse or unreasonably delay the installation of solar energy systems on roofs. It requires local authorities to prove any damage to public health, safety, and welfare in court before restricting solar systems on permanent buildings. The bill allows homeowners' associations to impose only reasonable restrictions on solar installations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 3, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Oct 3, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order