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OK SB1797
OK SB1797Environmental and natural resources; prohibiting certain actions relating to weather modification. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to environment and natural resources; prohibiting certain actions relating to weather modification; providing for investigation; repealing 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 1087.1, 1087.2, 1087.3, 1087.4, 1087.5, 1087.6, 1087.7, 1087.8, 1087.9, 1087.10, 1087.11, 1087.12, 1087.13, 1087.14, 1087.15, 1087.16, 1087.17, 1087.18, 1087.19, 1087.20, 1801.1, 1801.2, and 1801.4, which relate to the Oklahoma Weather Modification Act; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the intentional release or dispersion of any chemicals, substances, or equipment into Oklahoma's atmosphere with the specific goal of altering temperature, weather patterns, or sunlight intensity, establishing a new law to be codified as Section 2-5-131 of Title 27A. In cases where this prohibition is violated, the Governor is empowered to direct the Oklahoma Air National Guard to intervene by identifying aircraft involved, collecting photographic and aerosol evidence using scientific instruments, and escorting any violating aircraft to an airport for investigation and documentation. This legislation also repeals existing laws related to weather modification in Oklahoma, specifically citing numerous sections of Title 82, and will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1797&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1797%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1797%20INT.PDF |
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