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KY SB25

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Rawlings

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Imposes a civil penalty of at least $500,000 per day for violations, in addition to other applicable penalties

  • Defines "atmospheric contaminant" broadly to include aerosols, chemicals, biological agents, 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 authority under the Tenth Amendment

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to geoengineering.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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