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MS SB2328

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bans intentional outdoor release of balloons filled with lighter-than-air gases, including organizing or causing such releases
  • Defines "balloon" broadly to include sacs made of rubber, latex, polychloroprene, nylon, mylar, foil, or other materials, as well as floating sky lanterns
  • Exempts balloons released for governmental scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons that are recovered after launching, and balloons released indoors
  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor with a fine of $25.00 per balloon released
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Outdoor balloon releases; ban apart from certain exceptions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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