Pennsylvania act reported to require decommissioning security for leased-land solar and displace local rules
Act 44 of 2026, signed July 20, 2026, is reported to require financial assurance and removal within 18 months for commercial solar over 2 megawatts on leased land, and to displace municipal decommissioning provisions, with most provisions taking effect in January 2027. The statute text could not be read.
On July 20, 2026, the Governor signed Senate Bill 349, which became Act 44 of 2026 and establishes statewide decommissioning requirements for commercial solar facilities, according to reports by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors ("PSATS") and regional news outlets. The Pennsylvania General Assembly's own pages for the act could not be read, so the details below are as reported and the statute should be read before any project relies on them.
Act 44 of 2026 (Senate Bill 349 of 2025-2026 session), signed July 20, 2026