SB2743

EPA-BALLOONS

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

SB2743 amends the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit the release of balloons into the air, with exceptions for certain scientific or.

SB2743 amends the Environmental Protection Act by adding a new section that prohibits the release of balloons into the air. Exceptions are made for balloons used by institutions of higher education or governmental agencies for scientific or meteorological purposes, balloons released indoors and remaining indoors, and balloons used for the safe operation of a hot air balloon. Violations of this provision are subject to civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Jan 13

Senate

First Reading

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Assignments