Right to farm; solar panels.
Summary
Right to farm; solar panels. Adds any operation for the production of electricity from solar panels concurrent with the bona fide production of crops, animals, or fowl to the definition of "agricultural operation" in the Right to Farm law, which limits the circumstances under which agricultural operations may be deemed a nuisance by preventing certain actions by localities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Laufer
DDemocratic
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