Building standards: qualified plug-in photovoltaic systems.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs California’s building‑standards agencies to create safety and performance rules for plug‑in photovoltaic (PV) systems that can be plugged into a regular outlet in new single‑family homes, multi‑unit dwellings and non‑residential buildings. It seeks to expand affordable rooftop solar options for renters, multi‑unit residents and small businesses by ensuring the devices meet national and state electrical codes and are UL‑certified. The standards must be developed with industry input and public participation and will apply to construction after the first building‑code update adopted after June 1 2031.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 70. Noes 5. Page 5387.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Housing Committee Hearing
  Housing · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 70. Noes 5.)
3. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
5. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (May 14).
7. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 23, 2026Coauthors revised.
10. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
11. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended.
12. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 15).

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Nick Schultz (D) · sponsor
• Rogers
• Schultz

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