Pennsylvania SB1322: An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 7, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 1707 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY SAVAL, COMITTA, COSTA, HAYWOOD, CAPPELLETTI, KEARNEY, VOGEL, L. WILLIAMS, KANE AND A. WILLIAMS, MAY 7, 2026 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, MAY 7, 2026 Providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Solar-Ready Warehouse and Distribution Center Act. Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Applicant." A person applying for a waiver from the solar- ready requirements under section 3. "Department." The Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth. "Eligible project costs." Costs related to the purchase and installation of equipment directly related to a retrofit project for a solar-ready warehouse or distribution center. "Large-scale warehouse or distribution center." A warehouse or distribution center with a floor area that is at least 100,000 square feet. "Local taxing authority." A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township, institution district or school district having authority to levy real …

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Sponsors

• Nikil Saval (D, 1) · primary sponsor
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
• John Kane (D, 9)
• Anthony Williams (D, 8)
• Maria Collett (D, 12)
• Steven Santarsiero (D, 10)

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 7, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1322?

SB1322 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.

What is the status of SB1322?

In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 7, 2026 (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1322?

Nikil Saval (D, 1), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1322?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1322