Missouri : 2025 1st Special Session : BILL SB15
Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation
Sponsor: Sen Mike Moon
Bill Details
Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation
Bill summary (AI generated)
Laws Introduced: This bill sought to add a new section to Chapter 260, RSMo, to explicitly prohibit "environmental manipulation" within the state. • Definition: It defined "environmental manipulation" as weather modification aiming to change precipitation via the dispersion of cloud condensation or ice nuclei, or the dropping of pollution or biological agents from aircraft to alter the atmosphere. • Exemptions: The bill explicitly stated that it did not prevent the use of pesticides for farming or ranching operations. Enforcement: • Civil Liability: The primary enforcement mechanism was civil liability. Any person using environmental manipulation would be held liable for actual damages and subject to injunctive relief.
History
The bill SB15, titled "Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation," was filed and subsequently introduced, with its first reading occurring on June 2, 2025. So far, there have been discussions about the bill, but no definitive votes or committee actions have taken place since its introduction. Moving forward, the bill must go through several key steps to progress. It will need to be assigned to committees for discussion and review, where amendments may be proposed. After the committee process, the bill will have to be voted on by the Senate. If it passes there, it will then move to the House of Representatives for consideration. The timeline for these activities depends on the legislative schedule and the priority given to the bill by the committees involved.
- Mon 02 Jun 2025 S First Read
Bill text (Transcribed)
Missouri : 2025 1st Special Session : BILL SB15
Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation
FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION
SENATE BILL NO. 15
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MOON.
3280S.01I KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary
Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation
AN ACT
To amend chapter 260, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to environmental manipulation.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 260, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 260.1160, to read as follows:
260.1160. 1. As used in this section, the term "environmental manipulation" means:
(1) A type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds by dispersing substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the microphysical processes within the cloud; or
(2) Pollution or biological agents dropped from any form of aircraft designed to alter the earth's atmosphere, manipulate the environment, or cause harm to food supply.
The use of any form of environmental manipulation is prohibited in this state. This subsection shall not prevent the use of pesticides on any farming or ranching operation within this state. Any person using a form of environmental manipulation shall be held civilly liable for any damages, including actual damages and injunctive relief, as the result of the use of such environmental manipulation.
Current Bill Summary
SB 15 - The act prohibits the use of environmental manipulation, as defined in the act, in this state. This provision shall not prevent the use of pesticides on any farming or ranching operation. Any person using a form of environmental manipulation shall be held civilly liable for damages resulting from such use.
The act is identical to a provision in SB 297 (2025), a provision in SB 1318 (2024), and a provision in SB 84 (2023).
Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation
FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION
SENATE BILL NO. 15
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MOON.
3280S.01I KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary
Prohibits any form of environmental manipulation
AN ACT
To amend chapter 260, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to environmental manipulation.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 260, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 260.1160, to read as follows:
260.1160. 1. As used in this section, the term "environmental manipulation" means:
(1) A type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds by dispersing substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the microphysical processes within the cloud; or
(2) Pollution or biological agents dropped from any form of aircraft designed to alter the earth's atmosphere, manipulate the environment, or cause harm to food supply.
The use of any form of environmental manipulation is prohibited in this state. This subsection shall not prevent the use of pesticides on any farming or ranching operation within this state. Any person using a form of environmental manipulation shall be held civilly liable for any damages, including actual damages and injunctive relief, as the result of the use of such environmental manipulation.
Current Bill Summary
SB 15 - The act prohibits the use of environmental manipulation, as defined in the act, in this state. This provision shall not prevent the use of pesticides on any farming or ranching operation. Any person using a form of environmental manipulation shall be held civilly liable for damages resulting from such use.
The act is identical to a provision in SB 297 (2025), a provision in SB 1318 (2024), and a provision in SB 84 (2023).