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SB 25-299

Consumer Protection Residential Energy Systems

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 23 co-sponsors

SB 25-299 tightens protections for homeowners buying solar and battery systems by requiring clear disclosures, standardized contracts, licensing, and remedies against fraud.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-299

Summary — SB 25-299: Consumer Protection Residential Energy Systems

Bill number: SB 25-299
Title: Consumer Protection Residential Energy Systems
Status: Governor signed (June 4, 2025)
Introduced: April 17, 2025 (Senate)
Primary Sponsors: Matt Soper; Katie Wallace; Kyle Brown
Cosponsors: S. Woodrow; J. Jackson; C. Kipp; A. Paschal; D. Michaelson Jenet; L. Smith; T. Story; M. Ball; N. Hinrichsen; I. Jodeh; L. Cutter; S. Camacho; N. Ricks; K. McCormick; J. Amabile; J. Gonzales; J. Bridges; M. Rutinel; F. Winter; J. Coleman; C. Clifford; Matt Soper listed as primary, many others listed as cosponsors.

Note: Full bill text was not provided. The summary below describes the bill’s purpose, likely scope, and impacts based on the title and legislative status. For precise legal requirements, consult the enacted statutory language.

Purpose / Intent

SB 25-299 is intended to strengthen consumer protections for residential energy systems — systems installed at homes such as rooftop solar, battery storage, and related performance and sales contracts. The bill aims to reduce consumer fraud and confusion, improve transparency, and set basic standards for contract terms, disclosures, and remedies.

Key provisions (high-level)

Because the text is not included here, the bill likely addresses one or more of the following common consumer-protection topics for residential energy systems:
- Required disclosures to homeowners before contract signing (system performance estimates, total cost, warranty terms, financing details, termination/cancellation rights).
- Standard contract provisions or limitations on certain contract clauses (assignment, arbitration, automatic renewals).
- Licensing, registration, bonding or insurance requirements for installers and sales representatives.
- Warranty and performance guarantees (clarifying responsibility for repairs, replacements, and system output).
- Prohibition of deceptive sales practices and high-pressure door-to-door tactics.
- Remedies and enforcement mechanisms (civil penalties, private right of action, enforcement by the Attorney General or state consumer protection or energy regulator).
- Rules for third‑party ownership and financing arrangements (leases, power purchase agreements) to protect consumers from unexpected costs.

Who is affected

  • Homeowners and residential tenants who purchase, lease, finance, or host residential energy systems.
  • Solar and battery installers, sales contractors, and financing companies.
  • Lenders, lessors, and third‑party owners of residential energy systems.
  • State regulators and consumer protection agencies charged with enforcement.

Legislative timeline / procedural status

  • Introduced in the Senate: April 17, 2025 (Assigned to Transportation & Energy)
  • Passed Senate (third reading): April 28, 2025
  • Passed House with amendments and concurrence processes completed in May 2025
  • Sent to Governor: May 15, 2025
  • Governor signed: June 4, 2025

Implementation / next steps

  • The effective date and implementing regulations (if any) are not included here. Stakeholders should check the enacted bill text and any implementing rules issued by state agencies to determine compliance deadlines and detailed obligations.

Where to find the full text

To understand specific duties, penalties, dollar thresholds, or effective dates, consult the official enrolled bill and the state statutes where it was codified (state legislative website or the Secretary of State’s office).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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