H7422

Creates "the Rhode Island clean air preservation act."

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act bans polluting atmospheric experiments.

The Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act establishes a regulatory process to prohibit polluting atmospheric experimentation such as solar radiation management, cloud seeding, and geoengineering. The act defines various terms related to atmospheric contaminants, pollutants, and interventions. It mandates the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) to issue cease-and-desist orders for suspected unlawful polluting activities. The act also requires the Rhode Island State Police to create an online portal for reporting violations.

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Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Feb 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources