Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2477: Moratorium on the construction of solar projects
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to moratorium on the construction of solar projects, with an emergency clause. Section A. Chapter 393, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 393.2180, to read as follows: 393.2180. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms (2) "Solar project", a group of photovoltaic interconnected solar panels or arrays that convert sunlight into electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sales of generated electricity, including all on-site equipment and facilities necessary.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to moratorium on the construction of solar projects, with an emergency clause. Section A. Chapter 393, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 393.2180, to read as follows: 393.2180. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms (2) "Solar project", a group of photovoltaic interconnected solar panels or arrays that convert sunlight into electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sales of generated electricity, including all on-site equipment and facilities necessary for the proper operation of the facility, such as electrical collection and transmission lines, battery storage systems, transformers, substations, and operations and maintenance facilities. 2. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, beginning the effective date of this section, there shall immediately be a moratorium placed on the construction of any solar project in the state, including but not limited to the issuance of permits for the construction of solar projects in the state. 3. For any solar project that is currently being constructed and for which construction has not completed before the effective date of this section, all construction of such solar project shall be suspended under the moratorium under this section. 4. The department shall promulgate rules relating to environmental issues concerning, but not …