Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1304: Public utilities; portable solar generation devices; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1304 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public utilities; portable solar generation devices; provide. Primary sponsor: Imani Barnes (Democratic), Eric Gisler (Democratic), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Beth Camp (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale of electricity by facility generating electricity, steam, or other forms of energy for its own consumption, so as to provide for portable solar generation devices; to exempt electricity generation devices below 1,200 watts from certain requirements of interconnection and operation; to prohibit electric service providers from requiring certain criteria prior to the operation of portable solar generation devices; to limit liability; to prohibit the sale of electricity generated by portable solar generation devices; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Eric Gisler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper