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MO HB2656

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Burt Whaley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all forms of geoengineering, weather modification, and cloud seeding in Missouri by any entity, including individuals, corporations, government agencies, and foreign governments
  • Defines prohibited activities broadly to include releasing aerosols, chemicals, biological agents, stratospheric aerosol injection, solar radiation modification, and electromagnetic field manipulation into the atmosphere
  • Requires the Department of Natural Resources to create an online public reporting system for suspected violations and investigate all reports, with authority to issue cease-and-desist orders
  • Violations constitute a felony punishable by a minimum fine of $100,000 and/or up to two years imprisonment, with each day of continued violation treated as a separate offense
  • Exempts pesticide use for farming and ranching operations from the prohibition

Legislative Description

Creates the "Clear Skies Act" prohibiting geoengineering, cloud seeding, and other atmospheric interventions, and authorizing DNR to investigate violations, and includes penalty provisions

Last Action

Action Postponed (H)

4/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs3/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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