GeoLawWatch: Tracking Weather & Climate Legislation

Tracking weather modification, cloud seeding, and geoengineering bills in real time across the US.

Geoengineering Bills by State

2025-2026 Regular Session

Adjourned Session ended Jun 4, 2026

Governor: Kathy Hochul

Statutory Squirrel blog

Bill # Details Effective Status
2025-2026 Regular Session Session Adjourn Thu 4 Jun 2026
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
  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
  Note: Remained in environmental coservation