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SC S0110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rex Rice

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the intentional injection, release, dispersion, or emission of chemicals, substances, or apparatus within South Carolina's borders for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity (geoengineering)

  • Amends existing air quality law (Section 48-1-110) to add the geoengineering prohibition alongside current rules against discharging air contaminants that cause undesirable levels

  • References concerns that the federal government or entities acting on its behalf may conduct geoengineering experiments by dispersing chemicals into the atmosphere within South Carolina

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Air Quality

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Medical Affairs12/11/2024

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