Senate Bill 372 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year

Summary

SB372 would temporarily ban the construction or operation of new solar power facilities for one year in unincorporated areas of counties served by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

What This Bill Does

The bill bars building or running new solar power facilities for one year after the act's start date, but only for facilities that are not already operating or under construction on that date. It applies specifically to unincorporated areas of counties served by TVA due to TVA's regulatory and infrastructure role. It defines what counts as a solar power facility and what counts as being under construction, and it takes effect immediately, with some exceptions not detailed in the provided text.

Who It Affects

• Solar power developers and facility owners planning projects in TVA-served, unincorporated areas would face a one-year pause on starting or operating new facilities.
• Local governments and residents in TVA-served, unincorporated areas may see delays or changes to solar project development and related permitting during the ban.

Key Provisions

• One-year prohibition on construction or operation of new solar power facilities for facilities not operating or under construction as of the effective date.
• Restriction applies only to the unincorporated areas of counties served by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
• Definitions for solar power facility and under construction (operating status as of the effective date).
• The act becomes effective immediately.
• Prohibition enacted 'subject to exceptions' (specific exceptions are not detailed in the provided text).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Telecommunications & Utilities