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FL H0477
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of any chemical, compound, substance, or apparatus into the atmosphere within Florida for the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, climate, or the intensity of sunlight
- Repeals 13 existing sections of Florida's weather modification law that previously established a licensing framework for weather modification operations
- Increases criminal penalties for violations from a second-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony with fines up to $200,000, and imposes a third-degree felony with fines up to $5,000 and up to 5 years in prison for aircraft operators or controllers involved in violations
- Requires operators of public-use airports to report monthly to the Department of Transportation, beginning October 1, 2025, any aircraft on their premises equipped with components that could be used for atmospheric geoengineering or weather modification activities, with noncompliant airports ineligible for state funding
- Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a public reporting system (online, phone, mail, and email) for citizens to report observed geoengineering or weather modification violations, with the department required to investigate credible reports and refer them to the Department of Health or Division of Emergency Management as appropriate
Legislative Description
Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 56 (Ch. 2025-157)
4/30/2025
Committee Referrals
State Affairs4/3/2025
Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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