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Introduced
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend section 3704.99 and to enact sections 3704.21, 3704.22, and 3704.23 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from engaging in solar radiation modification and to name the act the Atmosphere Protection Act.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person from engaging in "solar radiation modification" in the state, which is defined as experiments in the earth's climate system involving the release of pollutants that reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface. The bill requires the Director of Environmental Protection to adopt policies to encourage the public to report incidents of suspected solar radiation modification, investigate any such reports, and issue cease-and-desist orders to anyone found conducting or attempting to conduct such activities. Violations of the bill's provisions are subject to strict liability and can result in fines of at least $500,000 and imprisonment of at least three years for each offense. The bill also names this legislation the "Atmosphere Protection Act."
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Energy and Natural Resources T., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (10:00:00 12/11/2024 Room 116) (on 12/11/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb529 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=22810&format=pdf |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb529/IN/00/hb529_00_IN?format=pdf |
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