Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 74: Plug-in home solar units.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 74 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Plug-in home solar units. Primary sponsor: J.D. Ford (Democratic), Spencer Deery (Republican), Fady Qaddoura (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Senator Walker K added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that electricity generated by a plug-in home solar unit is exempt from Indiana law regarding distributed generation. Prohibits an electricity supplier from requiring a customer to: (1) obtain the electricity supplier's approval before installing or using; (2) pay any fee or charge related to the customer's use of; (3) make modifications to; or (4) install additional equipment as a result of the customer's installation or use of; a plug-in home solar unit that meets specified requirements. Requires a plug-in home solar unit to incorporate functionality that, in the event of a power outage, disconnects the plug-in home solar unit from the electrical system of the building to which the plug-in home solar unit is connected. Provides that an electricity supplier is not liable for any injury or damages caused to a customer by a plug-in home solar unit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Ford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Spencer Deery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Fady Qaddoura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Blake Doriot | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Kyle Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Walker K added as coauthor
- Senator Doriot added as coauthor
- Senator Qaddoura added as third author
- Senator Deery added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
- Authored by Senator Ford J.D.