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New York

2025-2026 Regular Session

2 bills · Adjourned 4 Jun 2026
A05476 Sine die

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.

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.

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S08529 Sine die

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.

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.

Remained in environmental coservation

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