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SD HB1294
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bobbi Andera
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AI Summary
- Prohibits any person from engaging in geoengineering within South Dakota
- Defines geoengineering as intentional, large-scale intervention in Earth's climate system to counteract climate change
- Covered activities include removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or reflecting sunlight away from Earth
- Violation constitutes a Class 6 felony
- Adds new section to chapter 34A-1 of South Dakota law
Legislative Description
Prohibit geoengineering in this state.
Environmental Protection
Last Action
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3. H.J. 22
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/4/2026
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