HB 58

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
  • Introduced in House Jan 26, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solar Photovoltaic Systems And Restrictive Covenants.

Abstract

This Bill enables the use of roof or ground mounted solar systems on privately owned residential dwellings by making covenants or other restrictions that effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in Delaware void and unenforceable, regardless of the date recorded. This Bill also explains that it is the policy of the State of Delaware to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the development and use of renewable resources and to remove obstacles thereto. This Bill further provides for costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to be awarded to the prevailing party in any litigation arising under the provisions of this Section. This Bill does not render void and unenforceable reasonable restrictions on roof or ground mounted solar systems.

Bill Sponsors (10)

Votes


Apr 04, 2017

Actions


Apr 04, 2017

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 58 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

House

Defeated By House. Votes: 17 YES 22 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

Mar 21, 2017

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 58 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Mar 15, 2017

House

Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Unfavorable
Natural Resources

Jan 26, 2017

House

Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Natural Resources

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