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NH HB1128
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelley Potenza
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires a 14-day environmental review prior to any cloud seeding activities to assess potential risks to the environment, public health, and wildlife
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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
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Requires public disclosure of all chemical compounds and technologies to be used, including effects on human health, wildlife impacts, and funding sources
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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