H7726

Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.

Chamber Passed·6/2/26

Modernizes Rhode Island's permitting process for residential solar energy systems through an automated online platform.

The Solar Cost Reduction Act establishes a statewide smart solar permitting platform to streamline the permitting process for residential solar energy systems. This platform will allow for electronic permit applications, automated code compliance checks, and instant permit issuance without manual plan review for code-compliant applications. Municipalities must accept electronic submissions and cannot require additional documentation beyond what is required by the platform.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–4 · Jun 2
Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage

68 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Jun 2

House

House passed Sub A

May 29

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)