Geoengineering Bills by State
2025-2026 Regular Session
Adjourned Session ended Jun 4, 2026
Governor: Kathy Hochul
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2025-2026 Regular Session
Session Adjourn Thu 4 Jun 2026
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| A05476 | Prohibits 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; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations. | Sine die | ||
| New York's A05476-A would make geoengineering and weather modification a Class E felony, with a mandatory monthly reporting requirement that compels operators of public infrastructure — airports, transit systems, bridges — to file reports on any aircraft they observe that appear configured for atmospheric modification activities. |
Last update Fri 6 Feb 2026 |
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| Note: Remained in Environmental conservation | ||||
| S08529 | Prohibits 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; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations. | Sine die | ||
| New York's S.8529-A goes far beyond simple prohibition by establishing a dual surveillance system requiring mandatory monthly aircraft monitoring by all public infrastructure operators and a citizen reporting portal, backed by class E felony charges that expose corporate officers to up to 5 years' imprisonment. |
Last update Wed 7 Jan 2026 |
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| Note: Remained in environmental coservation | ||||
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