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NH HB1128

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kelley Potenza

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts cloud seeding in New Hampshire to only occur during a governor-declared state of emergency for catastrophic drought that poses significant risk to water supply, agriculture, public health, or economic stability

  • Requires a 14-day environmental review prior to any cloud seeding activities to assess potential risks to the environment, public health, and wildlife

  • Mandates the Department of Environmental Services provide public notice at least one month before proposed cloud seeding activities in at least 4 newspapers and on the department's website

  • Requires public disclosure of all chemical compounds and technologies to be used, including effects on human health, wildlife impacts, and funding sources

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Restricting the use of weather modification technologies to declared emergencies.

Last Action

Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 4

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/9/2026
Science, Technology and Energy12/1/2025

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