SB632

Creating Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act

Introduced·1/27/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB632 establishes the Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act to prohibit unauthorized atmospheric modification.

West Virginia SB632, the Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act, aims to protect the state's airspace from unauthorized atmospheric modification activities. The act prohibits any intentional alteration of the atmosphere through chemical, biological, particulate, electromagnetic radiation, or thermal means. It establishes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection as the lead agency for enforcement, with the authority to investigate, coordinate with law enforcement, and issue cease-and-desist orders.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Jan 27

Senate

To Natural Resources

Jan 26

Senate

Filed for introduction