Roll Call: IN HB1331 | 2019 | Regular Session
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Bill Title: Homeowners associations. Provides that, subject to certain specified exceptions, a homeowners association may not: (1) prohibit the owner of a dwelling unit from installing a solar energy system; (2) impose unreasonable limitations on the owner's ability to install or use a solar energy system; or (3) require the removal of a solar energy system that has been installed. Provides, however, that a homeowners association may require: (1) compliance with screening requirements imposed by the homeowners association; and (2) preapproval of the location of a solar energy system and of the manner in which the solar energy system is installed. Applies only to rules, covenants, declarations of restrictions, and other governing documents adopted or amended by a homeowners association after June 30, 2019. Provides that if a party to a dispute involving a homeowners association requests mediation, mediation is mandatory. Provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. Requires a mediation to be conducted in compliance with the Indiana supreme court rules for alternative dispute resolution. Makes corresponding amendments to the provisions regarding grievance resolutions involving condominium associations.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2019-04-22 - Senate advisors appointed: Rogers and Lanane [HB1331 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Bill Title: Homeowners associations. Provides that, subject to certain specified exceptions, a homeowners association may not: (1) prohibit the owner of a dwelling unit from installing a solar energy system; (2) impose unreasonable limitations on the owner's ability to install or use a solar energy system; or (3) require the removal of a solar energy system that has been installed. Provides, however, that a homeowners association may require: (1) compliance with screening requirements imposed by the homeowners association; and (2) preapproval of the location of a solar energy system and of the manner in which the solar energy system is installed. Applies only to rules, covenants, declarations of restrictions, and other governing documents adopted or amended by a homeowners association after June 30, 2019. Provides that if a party to a dispute involving a homeowners association requests mediation, mediation is mandatory. Provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. Requires a mediation to be conducted in compliance with the Indiana supreme court rules for alternative dispute resolution. Makes corresponding amendments to the provisions regarding grievance resolutions involving condominium associations.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2019-04-22 - Senate advisors appointed: Rogers and Lanane [HB1331 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Vote: Senate - Third reading
| Vote | Tally | Democrat | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | 31 | 6 | 25 |
| Nay | 14 | - | 14 |
| Not Voting | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Absent | 1 | 1 | - |
| TOTAL | 50 | 10 | 40 |
