SB1098

Climate; weather; modification; prohibition; penalties

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1098 prohibits intentional climate modification within state borders, with exceptions for certain activities.

Arizona SB1098 amends state statutes to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispensing of any substance to affect temperature, climate, weather, or sunlight intensity within Arizona. Exceptions include normal aircraft operations producing water vapor trails and emissions from lawful industrial, agricultural, transportation, fire suppression, emergency response, or public safety activities. The Department of Environmental Quality must establish a complaint process for alleged violations, which may involve investigations and coordination with state or federal authorities.

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Natural Resources Committee
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History

Jan 14

Senate

Senate read second time

Jan 12

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Jan 12

Senate

Assigned to Senate NR Committee