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MO SB860

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Moon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all forms of weather modification in Missouri, defined as activities intended to artificially change atmospheric composition or behavior, including cloud seeding, dispersing substances as cloud condensation nuclei, and dropping pollution or biological agents from aircraft

  • Requires any individual or entity deploying chemicals into the atmosphere to disclose contents to the Department of Natural Resources and post a $25 million bond to cover potential environmental damages

  • Directs the Department of Natural Resources to create an online public reporting form for weather modification violations and investigate all reports, with authority to pursue civil action for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees

  • Expands both the Air Conservation Commission and Clean Water Commission from seven to eight members, with the new position on each requiring knowledge of weather modification

  • Exempts pesticide use on farming and ranching operations from the weather modification restrictions

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to weather modification

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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