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LA SB189
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fesi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispersing chemicals into Louisiana's atmosphere for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity
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Explicitly adds "burning of fuel in an aircraft engine" as a prohibited method of dispersing such substances, expanding on existing law
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Exempts fire retardant and suppressant applications below 1,000 feet above ground level for firefighting purposes
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Exempts aerial application of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides below 1,000 feet for agriculture or forestry purposes
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state with the express purpose of affecting temperature. (8/1/26)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
3/9/2026