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LA SB189

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Fesi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispersing chemicals into Louisiana's atmosphere for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity

  • Explicitly adds "burning of fuel in an aircraft engine" as a prohibited method of dispersing such substances, expanding on existing law

  • Exempts fire retardant and suppressant applications below 1,000 feet above ground level for firefighting purposes

  • Exempts aerial application of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides below 1,000 feet for agriculture or forestry purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality2/26/2026

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