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OregonHB 40292026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to solar energy systems; and prescribing an effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Ban deceptive solar pitches with enforcement

Sales pitches cannot mislead you about costs, financing, or contract terms. Breaking these solar rules counts as an unlawful trade practice under Oregon’s consumer protection law. The state can enforce these rules, and consumers can seek remedies for violations.

Clear solar pricing and contracts for homeowners

Before you buy, lease, or sign a power purchase deal, you get a short, plain disclosure (max four pages, at least 10‑point type). It must show prices, all fees (including the dealer fee to a lender), energy and savings estimates using a national tool, how bill credits work, who gets tax credits, and outage/backup warnings. Your installation contract (if it’s over $1,000) must list the work, total price and cost per watt, payment and refund schedule, financing terms, warranties and maintenance, and first‑year energy and savings estimates. Any roof work must be described and invoiced separately. Repair warranties tied to the solar work transfer to a future home buyer for the rest of the warranty term.

Licensed pros required for home solar

For any installation contract over $1,000, the sales agent, solar contractor, and everyone who installs or services the system must have the right license for the work. Unlicensed people may not execute or perform the job.

Three-day right to cancel solar contracts

You can cancel a home solar installation contract within three business days after signing. Send a written notice by email or certified mail to the person named in the contract; the email send date counts as the notice date. During this window, the seller cannot charge you or start work. If you cancel on time, the contractor cannot enforce the contract or charge a cancellation fee and must remove any lien or security interest within 20 days of your written notice.

Utility approval before your solar install

Your electric utility must approve your system’s interconnection before installation starts. If the utility rejects the plan, the contractor must fix the design to meet the utility’s rules first. The utility can waive prior approval only by certifying the contractor as qualified. The contractor must tell the utility about major design or equipment changes and must submit your signed disclosure with the interconnection application.

When these solar rules start

These protections apply only to solar solicitations and installation contracts made on or after the start date. Deals made before then are not covered. The law takes effect on the 91st day after the 2026 regular legislative session ends.

Your rights carry over when contract sold

If your solar installation contract is sold or assigned, you keep all your defenses and claims against the new holder. Sellers must give buyers of the contract a clear notice about this liability.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 97 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.

Yes: 25 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Energy and Environment: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 1

House vote • 2/12/2026

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gamba. Passed.

Yes: 57 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Climate, Energy, and Environment: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 11, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

    3/17/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026House

  3. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/26/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.

    2/25/2026Senate

  6. Second reading.

    2/24/2026Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    2/24/2026Senate

  8. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    2/23/2026Senate

  9. Public Hearing Cancelled.

    2/18/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Energy and Environment.

    2/16/2026Senate

  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/16/2026Senate

  12. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gamba. Passed.

    2/12/2026House

  13. Second reading.

    2/12/2026House

  14. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    2/11/2026House

  15. Work Session held.

    2/10/2026House

  16. Public Hearing held.

    2/3/2026House

  17. Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

    2/2/2026House

  18. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    2/3/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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