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NY S08529
Bill
Status
10/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Weik
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere within New York State for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish an online form, email address, and telephone system for citizens to report observed geoengineering or weather modification violations
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Mandates operators of public infrastructure to submit monthly reports identifying any aircraft observed that may be equipped or configured for geoengineering or weather modification activities, including registration numbers and observation details
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Classifies violations as a Class E felony; aircraft operators or controllers face fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years per offense
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Directs all fines collected for violations to be deposited into the air quality improvement fund
Legislative Description
Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026