Environment
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Encourages integration of renewable energy with agricultural production.
- Promotes dual-use land efficiency.
Risks
- Potential reduction in local environmental oversight of energy installation sites.
StateVirginiaIntroduced
HB 1091: Right to farm; solar panels.
Amy Laufer
HB 1091 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
Source
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
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 actions by localities.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides farmers with diversified income streams.
- Reduces regulatory barriers for agrivoltaic energy developers.
Risks
- May disrupt local land-use planning and real estate expectations.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Supports agricultural sustainability by providing additional financial security.
Risks
- Limits community autonomy regarding rural land-use character and nuisance concerns.
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Reduces local municipal control over land use for solar projects.
Analysis scope
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