HB 1091: Right to farm; solar panels.
HB 1091 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRight 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...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
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.
Economy
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
Benefits
- Supports agricultural sustainability by providing additional financial security.
Risks
- Limits community autonomy regarding rural land-use character and nuisance concerns.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Reduces local municipal control over land use for solar projects.
Analysis based on bill summary; lacks full text review.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentContinued from last session
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