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FL S0056
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of any chemical, compound, substance, or apparatus into Florida's atmosphere for the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity
- Repeals Florida's existing weather modification licensing framework (ss. 403.281–403.401) and reclassifies violations from a second-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, with fines up to $100,000 per violation and up to $5,000 plus 5 years in prison for aircraft operators or controllers
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish an online reporting system (email, web form, phone, mail) for the public to report observed geoengineering or weather modification activities, and to investigate reports warranting further review
- Requires all public-use airport operators, beginning October 1, 2025, to report monthly to the Department of Transportation on the presence, landing, takeoff, stopover, or refueling of aircraft equipped with components capable of dispersing contaminants for weather modification purposes
- Authorizes withholding of state funds from non-compliant public infrastructure operators and directs all collected fines to the Air Pollution Control Trust Fund for air pollution control purposes
Legislative Description
Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-157
6/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/19/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/13/2025
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