SB2956

WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2956 bans all forms of weather modification, including cloud seeding, within the state.

Illinois SB2956, the Weather Modification Act, prohibits any form of weather modification in the state, including cloud seeding by plane or ground. This prohibition applies regardless of any other legal provisions. The act defines "seeding" as a method of weather modification intended to alter the amount or type of precipitation from clouds. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

Jan 27

Senate

First Reading

Jan 27

Senate

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