S2368Introduced in the Senate
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.
Introduced by John McKeon, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.82.
September 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments · June 30, 2026
40
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | Yes |
| Vincent Polistina | 2 | Yes |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Moriarty | 4 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Yes |
| James Beach | 6 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Latham Tiver | 8 | Yes |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | Yes |
| James Holzapfel | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Senate (38-0)
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Transferred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Recommitted to Assembly Budget Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Substituted for A4836 (2R)
Passed by the Assembly (79-0-1)
Received in the Senate, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (40-0)
Approved P.L.2026, c.82.
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