Florida passes bill to ban geoengineering and criminalize weather modification
05/11/2025 / By Laura Harris
Florida’s Senate Bill 56 prohibits the intentional release of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere to alter weather, temperature or sunlight intensity, making such acts a third-degree felony with fines up to $100,000 and prison time.
The bill requires the Florida DEP to create an online portal for residents to report suspected geoengineering, with investigations conducted for credible claims.
Starting October 2025, publicly owned airports must monthly report aircraft equipped for weather modification to the DOT, risking state funding loss for non-compliance.
The bill revokes prior weather modification regulations and strips the DEP’s authority to conduct related research, signaling a strict stance against atmospheric experiments.
Backed by environmental and health freedom groups, sponsors argue the bill addresses unregulated geoengineering risks, ensuring transparency and public safety. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
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