HB1091
Right to farm; solar panels.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Amy Laufer (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Right to farm; solar panels.
Adds any operation for the production of electricity from solar panels concurrent with the bona fide production of crops, animals, or fowl to the definition of 'agricultural operation' in the Right to Farm law, which limits the circumstances under which agricultural operations may be deemed a nuisance by preventing certain ... (More) actions by localities. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104422D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1091)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Reconsidered by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
