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HB 428 — Solar Energy Amendments

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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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 has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 30, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Advancing 44% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

274 added · 279 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 428 include specific definitions for "actual energy production," which now specifies that it measures the average kilowatt-hours produced by residential solar energy systems during the first year after activation. Additionally, the amendments revise references to sections of the Utah Code, updating their effective dates. These changes are important because they provide clarity on how energy production from solar systems is calculated, which can affect both consumers and providers in the renewable energy market.

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Utah Code Sections Affected:
B Utah Code Sections Affected:
s AMENDS:
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t 13-52-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 181 S 13-52-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 181 u b 13-52-401, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 181 H ENACTS:
2 HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 13-52-102 {(Effective 05/06/26)}, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 181 13-52-202 {(Effective 05/06/26)}, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 181 13-52-401 {(Effective 05/06/26)}, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 181 ENACTS:
B 13-52-208, Utah Code Annotated 1953 .
13-52-208 {(Effective 05/06/26)}, Utah Code Annotated 1953 13-52-402 {(Effective 07/01/26)}, Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
13-52-402, Utah Code Annotated 1953 4 8 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
13-52-102 .
13-52-102.
Definitions.
{(Effective 05/06/26)}Definitions.
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As used in this chapter:
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428 02-03 11:22 As used in this chapter:
[(4)] (5)(a) "Employee" means an individual whose compensation for federal income tax purposes is reported, or is required to be reported, on a W-2 form the employer issues.
[(4)] (5) (a) "Employee" means an individual whose compensation for federal income tax purposes is reported, or is required to be reported, on a W-2 form the employer issues.
(7) "Finance fee" means a fee associated with a loan for the purchase of a residential solar energy system, including:
- 2 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (7) "Finance fee" means a fee associated with a loan for the purchase of a residential solar energy system, including:
[(7)] (10) "Participant" means an owner, officer, director, member or manager of a limited - 2 - 02-03 11:22 1st Sub.
[(7)] (10) "Participant" means an owner, officer, director, member or manager of a limited liability company, principal, trustee, general or limited partner, sole proprietor, or an individual, with a controlling interest in an entity.
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428 liability company, principal, trustee, general or limited partner, sole proprietor, or an individual, with a controlling interest in an entity.
[(9)] (12)(a) "Residential solar energy system" means a solar energy system that:
[(9)] (12) (a) "Residential solar energy system" means a solar energy system that:
(a)(i) enters into a business relationship with a solar retailer to sell or attempt to sell a residential solar energy system through direct contact with customers and potential customers;
- 3 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (a) (i) enters into a business relationship with a solar retailer to sell or attempt to sell a residential solar energy system through direct contact with customers and potential customers;
[(12)] (15)(a) "Solar energy system" means a system or configuration of solar energy devices that collects and uses solar energy to generate electricity.
[(12)] (15) (a) "Solar energy system" means a system or configuration of solar energy devices that collects and uses solar energy to generate electricity.
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(b) owns the residential solar energy system that is the subject of a system lease agreement or proposed system lease agreement;
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428 02-03 11:22 agreement or proposed system lease agreement;
13-52-202 .
13-52-202.
Contents of disclosure statement for any solar agreement.
{(Effective 05/06/26)}Contents of disclosure statement for any solar agreement.
(1) a statement indicating that operations or maintenance services are not included as part of the solar agreement, if those services are not included as part of the solar agreement;
- 4 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (1) a statement indicating that operations or maintenance services are not included as part of the solar agreement, if those services are not included as part of the solar agreement;
(a)(i) the estimated projected savings over the life of the solar agreement;
(a) (i) the estimated projected savings over the life of the solar agreement;
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(vi) historical utility costs paid by the potential customer;
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428 (vi) historical utility costs paid by the potential customer;
(ii) "ESTIMATES OF ENERGY PRODUCTION GENERATED BY A RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM MAY VARY.
- 5 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (ii) "ESTIMATES OF ENERGY PRODUCTION GENERATED BY A RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM MAY VARY.
(6) a description of any warranty, representation, or guarantee of energy production of the - 5 - 1st Sub.
(6) a description of any warranty, representation, or guarantee of energy production of the solar energy system;
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(9)(a) a statement indicating whether the solar retailer may transfer any warranty or maintenance obligations related to the solar energy system to a third party;
(9) (a) a statement indicating whether the solar retailer may transfer any warranty or maintenance obligations related to the solar energy system to a third party;
(10) if the solar retailer will not obtain customer approval to connect the solar energy system to the customer's utility, a statement to that effect and a description of what the customer must do to interconnect the solar energy system to the utility;
- 6 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (10) if the solar retailer will not obtain customer approval to connect the solar energy system to the customer's utility, a statement to that effect and a description of what the customer must do to interconnect the solar energy system to the utility;
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF [name of - 6 - 02-03 11:22 1st Sub.
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF [name of solar retailer] IS AUTHORIZED TO CLAIM AFFILIATION WITH A UTILITY COMPANY OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY.";
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428 solar retailer] IS AUTHORIZED TO CLAIM AFFILIATION WITH A UTILITY COMPANY OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY.";
(19) the name, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners certification number, and employer of the sales representative who marketed, presented, or negotiated the solar agreement with the customer;
- 7 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (19) the name, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners certification number, and employer of the sales representative who marketed, presented, or negotiated the solar agreement with the customer;
Section 13-52-208 is enacted to read:
Section 3 is enacted to read:
13-52-208 .
13-52-208.
Prohibited sales practices.
{(Effective 05/06/26)}Prohibited sales practices.
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(b) claim or imply that a customer's qualification for federal or state tax credits is guaranteed;
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428 02-03 11:22 (b) claim or imply that a customer's qualification for federal or state tax credits is guaranteed;
13-52-401 .
13-52-401.
Sales representative relationship.
{(Effective 05/06/26)}Sales representative relationship.
(1) A sales representative shall be an employee of the solar retailer.
- 8 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (1) A sales representative shall be an employee of the solar retailer.
(6)(a) A solar retailer shall disclose in a financed system purchase agreement all finance - 8 - 02-03 11:22 1st Sub.
(6) (a) A solar retailer shall disclose in a financed system purchase agreement all finance fees, including:
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428 fees, including:
(7) An agreement between a solar retailer and a sales organization for the sale of residential solar energy systems shall:
- 9 - HB0428 compared with HB0428S01 (7) An agreement between a solar retailer and a sales organization for the sale of residential solar energy systems shall:
Section 13-52-402 is enacted to read:
Section 5 is enacted to read:
13-52-402 .
13-52-402.
Sales representative requirements.
{(Effective 07/01/26)}Sales representative requirements.
(3)(a) A sales representative shall maintain a bond of at least $25,000:
(3) (a) A sales representative shall maintain a bond of at least $25,000:
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(ii) a solar retailer;
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428 02-03 11:22 (ii) a solar retailer;
Effective date.
This bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
(1) {Except as provided in Subsection (2), this } This bill takes effect {May 6, } on July 1, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Utah Code as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends existing definitions regarding solar energy, adds new terms related to solar agreements, and requires additional disclosures to customers in solar transactions.

  • 13-52-102

    "Commission" means compensation paid to a sales representative that is: (a) directly tied to a residential solar energy transaction; and (b) reported on the sales representative's W-2 form for federal income tax purposes.

    Defines a new term 'Commission' related to sales representative compensation.

  • 13-52-102

    "Finance fee" means a fee associated with a loan for the purchase of a residential solar energy system, including: (a) dealer fees; (b) lender buydown fees; (c) origination fees; (d) rate adjustment fees; and (e) platform fees or administrative fees.

    Defines 'Finance fee' to encompass various fees related to loans for solar systems.

  • 13-52-102

    "Financed system purchase agreement" means a system purchase agreement that includes financing for the purchase of a residential solar energy system.

    Introduces a definition for agreements that cover financing for the purchase of solar systems.

Action History

  1. House/ filed

  2. House/ strike enacting clause

  3. House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules [House Rules Committee]

  4. House Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]

  5. House Comm - Not Considered [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]

  6. House/ to standing committee [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]

  7. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]

  8. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0428S01

  9. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0428S01

  10. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0428S01

  11. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0428S01

  12. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  13. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0428

  14. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0428

  15. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  16. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  17. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0428

  18. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0428

  19. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  20. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on

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Not signed on (103)

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HB 428 is sponsored by Trevor Lee (Republican).
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