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IA SF2208
IA SF2208A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of geoengineering activities, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3010.)
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to geoengineering by creating penalties and enforcement procedures for persons engaging in such practices. A person who engages in polluting atmospheric activity, cloud seeding, or weather engineering with the intent to manipulate or alter the weather commits a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025, but not more than $10,245. Each day the person violates this restriction is treated as a separate offense. Additionally, if these practices are suspected, the department of public safety (DPS) is authorized to issue the suspected person a cease and desist letter having the weight of a court order. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations and penalties for geoengineering activities, which are defined to include "cloud seeding" (attempting to change precipitation by dispersing chemicals), "polluting atmospheric activity" (deliberately releasing substances into the atmosphere with the intent to alter weather), and "weather engineering" (deliberately manipulating weather or climate through artificial means). Under this bill, engaging in these activities, or using unmarked vehicles for them, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by law, and violations are considered a "class 'D' felony," meaning a serious crime punishable by up to five years in prison and significant fines, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense. Furthermore, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is empowered to issue immediate "cease and desist" orders, which carry the force of a court order, to anyone suspected of violating these provisions, and the bill takes effect immediately upon being signed into law.
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Other Sponsors (1)
Technology (Senate)
Last Action
Fiscal note. (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2208 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2208.html |
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