Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 2444 — Exempts portable solar generation devices from public service commission regulations

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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In plain language

The bill exempts portable solar generation devices from certain public service commission regulations.

This bill removes regulatory oversight from portable solar generation devices, allowing them to operate without certain restrictions. It aims to simplify the use of small solar devices for consumers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers can install and use portable solar devices more easily without regulatory hurdles.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Missouri Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Missouri Revised Statutes: Section 386.890, RSMo; Section 407.720, RSMo.

  • Section 386.890, RSMo

    (7) → bold-face "Portable solar generation device", a moveable photovoltaic generation device that: (a) Hasmaximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts; (b) Is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard 120-volt alternating current outlet; (c) Is intended primarily to offset part of the customer's electricity consumption; (d) Meets the standards of the most recent version of the National Electrical Code; and (Is certified by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory; ("Renewable energy resources", electrical energy produced from wind, solar thermal sources, hydroelectric sources, photovoltaic cells and panels, fuel cells using hydrogen produced by one of the above-named electrical energy sources, and other sources of energy that become available after August 28, 2007, and are certified as renewable by the department; ⟦INS⟧ (8)

    amended

  • Section 407.720, RSMo

    18(1) A portable solar generation device shall be exempt from the requirements of this section. (2) A portable solar generation device shall include a device or feature that prevents the system from energizing the building's electrical system during a power outage. (3) Retailctric suppliers shall not: (a) Be liable for damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device; or (b) Require a customer using a portable solar generation device to: a. Obtain approval from the retail electric supplier before installing or using the system; b. Pay any fee or charge related to the system; or c. Install additional controls or equipment beyond what is integrated into the system.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (196)

196 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2444?
HB 2444 is sponsored by Martin Jacobs (Democratic), Eric Woods (Democratic), and Mark Boyko (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2444?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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