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OKBillSB1797Sine die

Environmental and natural resources; prohibiting certain actions relating to weather modification. Effective date.

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed one chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Passed

This bill authorizes the Governor to deploy the Oklahoma Air National Guard to intercept suspected weather modification aircraft, collect air samples using mass spectrometers, and escort violators to airports for investigation—while simultaneously dismantling Oklahoma's existing weather modification regulatory framework through a wholesale repeal of 23 statutory sections.

Our summary

Prohibition: The bill prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere within Oklahoma's borders when done with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. Enforcement Mechanism: The Governor may direct the Oklahoma Air National Guard to: Interdict violating aircraft Document aircraft identification tail numbers Secure photographic evidence Sample aerosolized effluents or particulates Utilize mass spectrometers and other scientific instrumentation Engage with and escort violating aircraft to the nearest airport for investigation, evidence collection, and violation documentation Statutory Repeals: The bill repeals the entire Oklahoma Weather Modification Act (82 O.S. 2021, Sections 1087.1 through 1087.20) and related sections (1801.1, 1801.2, and 1801.4), which currently provide the regulatory framework for permitted weather modification activities in the state. Penalties: None specified in the bill text. Effective Date: November 1, 2026

Legislative history

  1. Second Reading referred to Rules Committee then to Appropriations Committee
  2. Authored by Senator Jett
  3. First Reading

Additional documents

Bill text 
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
SENATE BILL 1797 By: Jett
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to environment and natural resources; prohibiting certain actions relating to weather modification; providing for investigation; repealing 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 1087.1, 1087.2, 1087.3, 1087.4, 1087.5, 1087.6, 1087.7, 1087.8, 1087.9, 1087.10, 1087.11, 1087.12, 1087.13, 1087.14, 1087.15, 1087.16, 1087.17, 1087.18, 1087.19, 1087.20, 1801.1, 1801.2, and 1801.4, which relate to the Oklahoma Weather Modification Act; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2-5-131 of Title 27A, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. The intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of sunlight is prohibited.
B. The Governor may direct the Oklahoma Air National Guard to interdict, document identification tail numbers, secure photographic evidence, sample aerosolized effluents or particulate, utilize mass spectrometers and other appropriate scientific instrumentation, and engage with aircraft violating this section to escort them to the nearest airport for investigation, securing of evidence, and documentation of violation.
SECTION 2. REPEALER 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 1087.1, 1087.2, 1087.3, 1087.4, 1087.5, 1087.6, 1087.7, 1087.8, 1087.9, 1087.10, 1087.11, 1087.12, 1087.13, 1087.14, 1087.15, 1087.16, 1087.17, 1087.18, 1087.19, 1087.20, 1801.1, 1801.2, and 1801.4, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.