22 States Now Have Active Plug-In Solar Bills. Here’s the Map.

The pace of plug-in solar legislation in 2026 has been remarkable. When we first launched this tracker, seven states had active bills. Today that number is 22 — plus Washington D.C. — and five states have already enacted laws. Three more are awaiting governor signatures.

The state law picture as of June 25, 2026:

• 5 laws enacted — Utah (2025), Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and Maine (all 2026)
• 3 bills near passage — New York’s SUNNY Act passed both chambers; California’s SB 868 cleared the Senate 35–1; Connecticut’s HB 5340 passed both chambers June 4
• 22 bills actively moving — from Alaska to Rhode Island, South Carolina to Washington state
• 3 bills stalled — Wyoming voted its bill down in February; Oregon’s HB 4080 and Missouri’s HB 2444/2528 didn’t advance

A year ago, plug-in solar was a Utah-only experiment. Now it’s a national movement.

What changed?

A few things converged. First, Utah’s law worked exactly as intended — no chaos, no grid instability, no utility meltdowns. That removed the main objection opponents were using in other states. Second, the bills that followed were tightly drafted, learning from Utah’s template. And third, the cost of plug-in kits dropped enough that renters could actually afford them, creating real constituent demand.

Colorado’s law is the most aggressive yet: 1,920W maximum, which means up to four 480W panels. That’s more than a third of the average American home’s electricity use from a system that requires no permits, no utility approval, and no electrician. Just plug it in.

Who’s next?

The most likely candidates for 2026 passage are the states with bills that have already cleared committee or shown strong vote counts in one chamber. Illinois and Massachusetts are both worth watching. New Hampshire has one of the earliest-introduced bills nationally and the pressure of neighboring Maine’s enacted law. New Jersey’s bill covers the most renter-dense coastal corridor in the country.

For a full breakdown of every state’s status, bill number, and what it actually allows, see our State Law Tracker — updated today.