Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 389: Property; prohibit homeowners' associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices; provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 389 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Property; prohibit homeowners' associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices; provisions. Primary sponsor: Eric Bell (Democratic), Betsy Holland (Democratic), Dexter Sharper, Karla Drenner (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Ruwa Romman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit condominium associations, property owners' associations, and homeowners' associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices on common roofs or roof structures; to provide for the burden of costs for removal and reinstallation of solar energy devices; to allow for repair of common roofs or roof structures; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Betsy Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Dexter Sharper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“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- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper