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MO SB1368

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Nicola

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person or entity from engaging in weather modification in Missouri, defined as injecting, releasing, or dispersing chemicals, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere to affect temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity

  • Violations constitute a Class E felony and carry civil penalties up to $200,000

  • Requires the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to create an online public reporting form for weather modification incidents and investigate all reports

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, all airport operators must submit monthly reports identifying any aircraft on their premises equipped with weather modification equipment

  • Prohibits the Missouri Department of Transportation from expending state funds on airport projects or programs if the airport has aircraft engaged in weather modification on its premises

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to weather modification

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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