# Indiana HB 1084: Plug-in solar power systems.

Indiana HB 1084, Plug-in solar power systems., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) House bill sponsored by Carey Hamilton (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-01-08 (Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana HB 1084
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Plug-in solar power systems.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-05
- Last action: 2026-01-08, Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor
- Sponsor: Carey Hamilton (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: utilities
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Defines a "plug-in solar power system" as a moveable photovoltaic generation device that: (1) has a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts; (2) is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard outlet; and (3) is intended primarily to offset part of the electricity consumption in the building in which it is used. Provides that electricity generated by a plug-in solar power system is not subject to the Indiana statute concerning distributed generation. Provides that a plug-in solar power system is exempt from the Indiana utility regulatory commission's rules concerning customer-generator interconnection standards. Requires a plug-in solar power system to include a functionality or feature that: (1) is activated during a loss of electrical power to the building in which the plug-in solar power system is used; and (2) prevents the plug-in solar power system from energizing the building's electrical system during the electrical outage. Prohibits an electricity supplier from requiring a customer to do any of the following with respect to the installation or use of a plug-in solar power system that meets certain requirements: (1) Obtain the electricity supplier's approval for the installation or use. (2) Pay any fee or charge related to the installation or use. (3) Install any additional controls or equipment in connection with the installation or use. Provides that an electricity supplier is not liable for any injury or damages caused by a customer's installation or use of a plug-in solar power system.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Carey Hamilton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alaina Shonkwiler (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jim Pressel (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tonya Pfaff (Democratic), House

## Actions (4)

- 2026-01-08: Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor (House)
- 2026-01-05: First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications (House)
- 2026-01-05: Coauthored by Representatives Pfaff, Pressel (House)
- 2026-01-05: Authored by Representative Hamilton (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced House Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1084/versions/HB1084.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1277: Health and human services matters. (signed)
- HB 1266: Department of education and education matters. (signed)
- HB 1210: Department of local government finance. (signed)
- HB 1249: Various criminal law matters. (signed)
- HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles. (signed)
- HB 1115: Homeowners association governance. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced House Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1084/versions/HB1084.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1277: Health and human services matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1277-2026)
- [HB 1266: Department of education and education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1266-2026)
- [HB 1210: Department of local government finance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1210-2026)
- [HB 1249: Various criminal law matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1249-2026)
- [HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1200-2026)
- [HB 1115: Homeowners association governance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1115-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1084-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).