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IA HF2640

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Environmental Protection

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the intentional emission, injection, release, or dispersion of any chemical, compound, substance, or apparatus into Iowa's atmosphere for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity
  • Violations constitute a class "D" felony, with each day of violation treated as a separate offense
  • Corporate officers, directors, and employees face civil penalties up to $100,000 for violations by their corporation
  • Exempts licensed aerial applicators applying fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or other agricultural inputs in compliance with existing state and federal regulations
  • Passed by the Iowa House on March 5, 2026, creating new section 708C.1 (Weather engineering) in state code

Legislative Description

A bill for an act prohibiting the intentional emission of air contaminants into the atmosphere, and providing penalties. (Formerly HF 2173.)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Westrich, Knox, and Taylor. S.J. 550.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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