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KY HB60

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Hodgson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits geoengineering activities in Kentucky, including weather modification, solar radiation modification, stratospheric aerosol injection, and cloud seeding

  • Creates the crime of "criminal atmospheric pollution" for intentionally or wantonly engaging in atmospheric polluting interventions, classified as a Class D felony

  • Imposes civil penalties of at least $500,000 per violation, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense

  • Defines "atmospheric contaminant" broadly to include aerosols, chemicals, metals, radioactive materials, and electromagnetic radiation, but excludes normal aircraft engine exhaust

  • Requires arresting officers to notify federal agencies when federally-approved geoengineering activities violate this law, asserting the state's position that such activities cannot be carried out within or over Kentucky

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to geoengineering.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

recommitted to Judiciary (H)

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Natural Resources & Energy1/20/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

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