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Missouri bill would halt solar construction statewide through 2027

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri bill would impose a statewide moratorium on all solar construction projects in the state for nearly two years, or potentially longer, if enacted into law.

Missouri State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-District 18) has sponsored SB 849 for the ongoing legislative session in an apparent effort to establish oversight for large-scale solar projects.

The bill would halt all “new and current” commercial-scale solar power installations in Missouri until at least Dec. 31, 2027.

Under the bill, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources would be directed to develop new environmental regulations that govern the “construction, placement and operation” of any future solar projects. Any new rules would be required to fully comply with Missouri’s administrative procedures law.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)

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