GeoLawWatch: Tracking Weather & Climate Legislation

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

Geoengineering Bills by State

2026 Regular Session

Adjourned Session ended Mar 14, 2026

Governor: Abigail Spanberger

Bill # Details Effective Status
2026 Regular Session Session Adjourn Sat 14 Mar 2026
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
  Note: House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Subcommittee recommended laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)