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HB 2444MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 2444 exempts portable solar generation devices from public service commission regulations

Original title: PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Mark Boyko and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 2444 exempts portable solar generation devices with a maximum output of 1,200 watts from public service commission regulations. Under the measure, retail electric suppliers cannot require utility approval, charge fees, or mandate additional equipment for these plug-in solar devices, provided they include an anti-islanding safety feature.

Why it matters

Residents using small, plug-in solar generators can operate them without seeking utility approval, paying interconnection fees, or installing extra safety controls, while retail electric suppliers are shielded from liability for damages caused by these devices.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Retail electric suppliers

Retail electric suppliers are prohibited from charging fees, requiring approval, or assuming liability for portable solar generation devices.

Directly affected

Customer-generators

Customer-generators operating portable solar devices under 1,200 watts are exempt from utility interconnection rules, fees, and pre-approval mandates.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need utility approval to use a portable solar generator under this bill?

No. Retail electric suppliers are explicitly prohibited from requiring customers to obtain approval before installing or using a portable solar generation device.

Are there power output limits for exempt portable solar devices?

Yes. A portable solar generation device must have a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts to qualify for the exemption.

Can electric utilities charge fees for connecting portable solar units?

No. Utilities cannot require customers using portable solar generation devices to pay any fee or charge related to the system.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 16, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Connected Entities

Department of Natural Resources, Public Service Commission, Underwriters Laboratories and 4 more

OrganizationDepartment of Natural Resources“State department certifying renewable energy resources.”Map →

OrganizationPublic Service Commission“State agency regulating electrical corporations and net metering rules.”Map →

OrganizationUnderwriters Laboratories“Testing laboratory for product safety certification.”Map →

OrganizationNational Electrical Code“Establishes safety, performance, and reliability standards.”Map →

PersonAttorney General“Authorized to investigate misrepresentation claims and promulgate rules regardin”Map →

OrganizationInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers“Establishes technical and engineering standards for generation units.”Map →

OrganizationFederal Energy Regulatory Commission“Federal agency involved in energy standards.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

house.mo.gov

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