Bill > SB0364

This bill establishes new regulations regarding weather modification efforts in Indiana, prohibiting individuals from intentionally discharging chemicals or apparatuses into the atmosphere with the purpose of altering sunlight intensity, temperature, or weather conditions. The bill specifically exempts localized temperature regulation devices like misters used to cool or warm individuals in a specific premises. Violations of this new law would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor, with the potential to escalate to a Level 1 felony if the conduct results in serious bodily injury or death. The legislation adds a new chapter (Chapter 16: Weather Control) to the Indiana Code, effective July 1, 2025, and amends existing environmental regulation statutes to include penalties for weather modification attempts. The bill aims to prevent potentially dangerous atmospheric interventions that could have unintended environmental or health consequences, while providing a narrow exception for small-scale, localized temperature control devices.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/364/details