Geoengineering Bills by State
2026 Regular Session
Adjourned Session ended Mar 14, 2026
Governor: Abigail Spanberger
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2026 Regular Session
Session Adjourn Sat 14 Mar 2026
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| HB1425 | Geoengineering; prohibited, civil penalties. | 1 Jul 2026 | Laid on table | |
| Virginia's HB 1425 takes a minimalist approach to geoengineering prohibition, adding just three short subsections to existing air pollution law and relying entirely on standard civil penalty mechanisms rather than creating new criminal offences or specialised enforcement structures. |
Last update Wed 18 Feb 2026 |
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| Note: House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Subcommittee recommended laying on the table (9-Y 1-N) | ||||
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