Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon HB 4080
Relating to portable solar photovoltaic energy devices; prescribing an effective date.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lew Frederick (Democratic)
- Mark Gamba (Democratic)
- Tom Andersen (Democratic)
- Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic)
- Sarah McDonald (Democratic)
Cosponsors (15)
- David Gomberg (Democratic)
- Lisa Reynolds (Democratic)
- Khanh Pham (Democratic)
- Jeff Golden (Democratic)
- Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic)
- Lamar Wise (Democratic)
- Hai Pham (Democratic)
- Rob Nosse (Democratic)
- Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families)
- Pam Marsh (Democratic)
- Cyrus Javadi (Democratic)
- Ken Helm (Democratic)
- Lisa Fragala (Democratic)
- Paul Evans (Democratic)
- Willy Chotzen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 7, 2026 · House
In committee upon adjournment. - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Public Hearing held. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.