VA HB 289
Status unknownElectric utilities; small portable solar generation devices.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did VA HB 289 pass?
The current status of VA HB 289 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-01-29): Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)
What is VA HB 289 about?
Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices. Permits any electric utility customer to own and operate a small portable solar generation device, defined in the bill as a nationally certified, plug-in solar photovoltaic device with a maximum power output of no more than 1,200 watts at a single premise that is not designed to be interconnected with the electric grid and is intended primarily to offset part of the customer's electricity consumption. The bill prohibits an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative from imposing interconnection requirements, charging any fee related to the device, or requiring that the customer obtain the utility's approval before installing or using the device. Under the bill, no electric utility or electric cooperative shall be liable for damage or injury caused by a small portable solar generation device.
Who sponsors VA HB 289?
Jessica L. Anderson is the primary sponsor of VA HB 289, joined by 11 cosponsors.
Description
Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices. Permits any electric utility customer to own and operate a small portable solar generation device, defined in the bill as a nationally certified, plug-in solar photovoltaic device with a maximum power output of no more than 1,200 watts at a single premise that is not designed to be interconnected with the electric grid and is intended primarily to offset part of the customer's electricity consumption. The bill prohibits an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative from imposing interconnection requirements, charging any fee related to the device, or requiring that the customer obtain the utility's approval before installing or using the device. Under the bill, no electric utility or electric cooperative shall be liable for damage or injury caused by a small portable solar generation device.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-09
- Latest action
- 2026-01-29 — Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jessica L. Andersonprimary
- Irene Shincosponsor
- Charlie Schmidtcosponsor
- Sam Rasoulcosponsor
- Marty Martinezcosponsor
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr.cosponsor
- Rodney T. Willettcosponsor
- Nicole Colecosponsor
- Nadarius E. Clarkcosponsor
- Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegiecosponsor
- Bonita G. Anthonycosponsor
- Elizabeth R. Guzmancosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-09
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104178D
filing,introduction
2026-01-09
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
referral-committee
2026-01-19
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
referral-committee
2026-01-19
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB289)
2026-01-27
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
2026-01-29
Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)
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Related bills
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