Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4080: Relating to portable solar photovoltaic energy devices; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4080 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to portable solar photovoltaic energy devices; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Sarah McDonald (Democratic), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic), Tom Andersen (Democratic), Mark Gamba (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah McDonald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mark Gamba | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Lamar Wise | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.