SB00233Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Consumer Protections Regarding Residential Solar And Energy Storage Systems.
Introduced by General Law Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To (1) exempt from licensing requirements certain persons (A) employed by, and under the direction of, a licensed solar contractor, and (B) performing certain work on a solar photovoltaic facility, (2) amend the Home Solicitation Sales Act by (A) defining and redefining various terms, (B) requiring the Office of Consumer Counsel to develop a consumer handbook concerning home solicitation sales of residential solar photovoltaic systems, (C) requiring sellers to make additional disclosures, (D) establishing requirements concerning sellers of residential solar photovoltaic systems, and (E) modifying the penalty applicable for violations of said act, and (3) require residential solar lenders and lessors to provide payoff statements and transfer documentation.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 201 AS AMENDED · May 1, 2026
142
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
151 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Ritter | 1 | Yes |
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Rojas | 9 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on General Law
Public Hearing 02/23
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 173
File Number 218
Immediate Transmittal to Committee on Judiciary
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
No New File by Committee on Judiciary
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations
Immediate Transmittal
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
No New File by Committee on Appropriations
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 5160
Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 532
House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-16
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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