Minnesota HF4880: Solar Energy Protection Act established relating to the sale of solar energy systems.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; establishing consumer protections for the sale of solar energy systems; requiring registration; requiring reports; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 81B.

From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; establishing consumer protections for the sale of solar energy systems; requiring registration; requiring reports; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 81B. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [81B.01] SHORT TITLE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This chapter may be cited as the "Solar Energy Systems Consumer Protection Act."] new text end Sec. 2. new text begin [ADDED: [81B.02] SCOPE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) This chapter applies to an agreement entered into on or after ..... This chapter does not apply to the transfer of title or rental of real property where a solar energy system is installed or expected to be installed.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) A solar energy system installed as a feature on a newly constructed residence is only subject to section 81B.06, subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) If an energy storage system is operated without being interconnected to a solar energy system or is interconnected to a solar energy system that was operating before the energy storage system was interconnected, this chapter applies only to the energy storage system.] new text end Sec. 3. new text begin [ADDED: [81B.03] DEFINITIONS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new …

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Sponsors

• Patty Acomb (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4880?

HF4880 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Solar Energy Protection Act established relating to the sale of solar energy systems.

What does HF4880 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; establishing consumer protections for the sale of solar energy systems; requiring registration; requiring reports; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 81B.

What is the status of HF4880?

In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4880?

Patty Acomb (D).

Where is the official record for HF4880?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4880&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house