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AZ SB1278

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Farnsworth

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispensing materials within Arizona for the purpose of solar radiation management (modifying atmospheric reflectivity to change sunlight reaching Earth)

  • Bans political subdivisions, public universities, and private entities receiving public funds from providing grants to develop solar radiation management technologies

  • Establishes a complaint process allowing Arizona residents to report suspected violations to the Attorney General, who must investigate all credible complaints

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to file civil actions in superior court for violations, with courts required to award injunctive relief and attorney fees to prevailing parties

  • Defines solar radiation management as modification or attempted modification of atmospheric reflectivity that changes the amount or intensity of sunlight reaching Earth

Legislative Description

Solar radiation management; prohibition; enforcement.

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate motion to reconsider third reading

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2026
Natural Resources1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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