MD SB265 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Repealing certain prohibitions on the location of a community solar energy generating system based on the combined installed capacity of all community solar energy generating systems on adjacent parcels of land.
Title
Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
HB1607 (Crossfiled) 2026-03-13 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
Subjects
Boundaries
Community Facilities and Services
Energy and Climate
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Solar Energy
Utility Regulation
Community Facilities and Services
Energy and Climate
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Solar Energy
Utility Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 306.2 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0265?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0265f.pdf |
