Plug-in solar laws by state
10 states have passed laws that let you plug a small solar kit into a regular outlet. Pick a state for its power limit, certification, utility notice and renter rules, with links to the bill text.
Data as of October 8, 2026 · version 2026100801 · checked weekly against bill text and state trackers.
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| State | Status | Takes effect | Power limit | Renters | Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Alaska | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 257, HB 369 |
| Arizona | Bill stalled | — | — | — | SB 1606, HB 2843 |
| Arkansas | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| California | Signed, not yet effective | January 1, 2027 | 1,200 W | — | SB 868 |
| Colorado | Law in effect | August 12, 2026 | 1,920 W | Protected | HB 26-1007 |
| Connecticut | Law in effect | October 1, 2026 | 1,200 W | Not addressed | HB 5340 |
| Delaware | Bill stalled | — | — | — | SB 270, SR 21 |
| District of Columbia | Bill pending | — | — | — | B26-0602 |
| Florida | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Georgia | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 1304 |
| Hawaii | Bill stalled | — | — | — | SB 2902, HB 1644 |
| Idaho | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 612 |
| Illinois | Bill stalled | — | — | — | SB 3104, HB 4371, HB 4516, HB 4524 |
| Indiana | Bill stalled | — | — | — | SB 74, HB 1084 |
| Iowa | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HF 2046, SF 2056 |
| Kansas | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Kentucky | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Maine | Law in effect | July 29, 2026 | 1,200 W | Not addressed | LD 1730 |
| Maryland | Law in effect | July 1, 2026 | 1,200 W | Not addressed | HB 1532 |
| Massachusetts | Bill pending | — | — | — | H 4744, H 5151, H 5175 |
| Michigan | Bill pending | — | — | — | HB 5764 |
| Minnesota | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HF 3555, SF 3873, SF 4504 |
| Mississippi | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Missouri | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 2528, HB 2444 |
| Montana | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Nebraska | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Nevada | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| New Hampshire | Signed, not yet effective | January 1, 2027 | 1,200 W | — | SB 540-FN |
| New Jersey | Signed, not yet effective | March 1, 2027 | 1,200 W | Protected, 14-day notice | S 2368, A 4836 |
| New Mexico | Bill stalled | — | — | — | SB 157, SM 10, HM 38 |
| New York | Passed, awaiting governor | — | 1,200 W | Not addressed | A 9111-C, S 8512-C |
| North Carolina | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 1129, SB 957 |
| North Dakota | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Ohio | Bill pending | — | — | — | HB 755, SB 383 |
| Oklahoma | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 4060 |
| Oregon | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 4080 |
| Pennsylvania | Bill pending | — | — | — | HB 1971 |
| Rhode Island | Bill stalled | — | — | — | H 7269, S 2658, S 2359 |
| South Carolina | Bill stalled | — | — | — | H 4579 |
| South Dakota | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Tennessee | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Texas | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Utah | Law in effect | May 7, 2025 | 1,200 W | Not addressed | HB 340 |
| Vermont | Law in effect | July 1, 2026 | 1,200 W | Protected | S. 202 |
| Virginia | Signed, not yet effective | January 1, 2027 | 1,200 W | Protected, 7-day notice | HB 395, SB 250 |
| Washington | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 2296, SB 6050 |
| West Virginia | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 5648 |
| Wisconsin | No bill found | — | — | — | — |
| Wyoming | Bill stalled | — | — | — | HB 146 |
Reference information only. Not legal advice. Check the bill text, your utility and your landlord or association. Where sources disagree, the state's page says so.