HB2156

Property; setback requirements for utility scale solar energy and industrial battery storage facilities; emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/27/25

Oklahoma HB2156 sets setback requirements for utility scale solar energy and industrial battery storage facilities.

Oklahoma HB2156 establishes setback requirements for solar energy facilities, excluding residential solar energy panels. The bill mandates that such facilities must not be located within 500 feet of an occupied structure or residence unless the owner waives the requirement in writing. Additionally, facilities must maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from any outer boundary of the facility property and from any public road right-of-way.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–3 · Mar 27, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

RRRRRRR

3 Nay

DDR

History

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Energy