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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to prohibit geoengineering in this state.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to state law that prohibits anyone from engaging in geoengineering within the state, defining geoengineering as intentionally intervening on a large scale in the Earth's climate system to combat climate change by either removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Violating this prohibition would be considered a Class 6 felony, which is a serious criminal offense.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Bobbi Andera (R)*,
Aaron Aylward (R),
Heather Baxter (R),
Dylan Jordan (R),
Brandei Schaefbauer (R),
John Sjaarda (R),
Last Action
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3. H.J. 22 (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27272 |
| House Agriculture and Natural Resources Amendment 1294C | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/302864.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301162.pdf |
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