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SD HB1294

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bobbi Andera

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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