SB354 - One-Year Solar Facility Ban
Alabama Legislative Events
Summary
Alabama SB354 enacted a one-year moratorium prohibiting new solar power facilities in the state. The bill passed the Senate 27-4 on April 7, 2026, after incorporating two amendments. Energy developers and solar manufacturers face immediate restrictions on new project development for the duration of the ban.
What changed
Alabama Senate Bill 354 establishes a one-year prohibition on the development of new solar power facilities statewide. The bill passed both chambers with votes including 27-4 in the final Senate passage and incorporates amendments from Senators Carnley and Singleton.
Energy companies, solar developers, and manufacturers with projects in Alabama must suspend development activities for the duration of the moratorium. Legal teams should review outstanding contracts, land agreements, and permitting applications affected by this prohibition. The ban creates uncertainty for investment planning in Alabama's renewable energy sector.
What to do next
- Halt planning and development of new solar facilities in Alabama
- Review existing contracts and permits for solar projects
- Monitor for any exceptions or waivers in the final legislation
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / Alabama / SB354 Passed SB354 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-10
Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year
Bill Details
State Alabama
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search
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Sponsors
Greg Albritton (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-07 S Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1167 2026-04-07 S Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1166 XDCH5ZZ-1 2026-04-07 S Carnley 1st Amendment Offered XDCH5ZZ-1 2026-04-07 S Singleton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1165 XDCTT77-1 2026-04-07 S Singleton 1st Amendment Offered XDCTT77-1 2026-03-17 S Carried Over 2026-03-17 S Albritton motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote PSPF6EG-1 2026-03-17 S Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment Offered PSPF6EG-1 2026-03-17 S Third Reading in House of Origin 2026-03-11 S Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 2026-03-11 S Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment PSPF6EG-1 2026-03-11 S Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-03-10 S Pending Senate Transportation and Energy 2026-03-10 S Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Energy
Votes
2026-03-17 SBIR: Passed by House of Origin Yea: 27 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Third Reading in House of Origin Yea: 27 Nay: 0 2026-04-07 Singleton motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1165 XDCTT77-1 Yea: 33 Nay: 0 2026-04-07 Carnley motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1166 XDCH5ZZ-1 Yea: 17 Nay: 12 2026-04-07 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 1167 Yea: 27 Nay: 4
Committee Referrals
2026-03-10 S Transportation and Energy
Amendments
2026-03-11 Senate Transportation and Energy Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment 2026-04-07 Senate Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1166 2026-04-07 Senate Singleton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1165
Bill Text Versions
2026-03-10 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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