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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.

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The proposed legislation aims to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of any chemicals or substances into the atmosphere within the state borders, specifically when such actions are intended to influence weather patterns, temperature, or sunlight intensity. If this bill becomes law, individuals and entities would face legal consequences for engaging in atmospheric modifications through these means. Under this legislation, the terms "intentional injection, release, or dispersion" suggest that any planned actions that aim to alter environmental conditions will be deemed illegal. The bill clearly emphasizes protecting the state’s atmosphere from deliberate manipulation, aligning with broader environmental and public health concerns. This prohibition means that any form of geoengineering or weather modification activities, such as cloud seeding or aerosol spraying for temperature modification, would be strictly regulated and potentially penalized. The consequences for violating this bill could include civil and criminal penalties, although specific enforcement mechanisms and penalties are not detailed in the provided text. Stakeholders—including researchers, companies, and governmental agencies involved in environmental sciences—would need to ensure that their activities comply with this law, which may significantly impact existing and future projects aimed at studying or modifying atmospheric conditions. Overall, this legislation reflects growing awareness and caution regarding the implications of manipulating natural systems and underscores a commitment to safeguarding the state's environment.

History

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Fri 14 Feb 2025 referred to environmental conservation

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                STATE OF NEW YORK
        ________________________________________________________________________

                                          5476

                               2025-2026 Regular Sessions

                   IN ASSEMBLY

                                    February 14, 2025
                                       ___________

        Introduced by M. of A. DiPIETRO -- read once and referred to the Commit-
          tee on Environmental Conservation

        AN  ACT  to  amend  the  environmental  conservation law, in relation to
          prohibiting the release of certain chemical compounds into the  atmos-
          phere

          The  People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
        bly, do enact as follows:

     1    Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by  adding  a
     2  new section 19-330 to read as follows:
     3  § 19-330. Release of certain chemical compounds prohibited.
     4    The  intentional  injection,  release  or dispersion, by any means, of
     5  chemicals,  chemical  compounds,  substances  or  apparatus  within  the
     6  borders  of  this  state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of
     7  affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight is prohibit-
     8  ed.
     9    § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.






         EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                              [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                                   LBD09287-01-5