AN ACT CONCERNING SOLAR INSTALLATIONS IN CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES.

HB 7002 prevents homeowner associations in single-family detached homes from unreasonably blocking solar panel installations on roofs. It applies to properties without shared walls (like typical single-family homes in communities), but excludes units in buildings with common walls (such as townhouses). Associations must process installation applications within 60 days, cannot unreasonably deny requests, and must approve applications if they don't respond in time. The law requires homeowners to follow community rules for installations but removes arbitrary restrictions on solar energy adoption. It takes effect January 1, 2026.