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A05476Introduced in the Assembly

Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.

IntroducedAssembly Environmental Conservation

Introduced by David DiPietro, District 147

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.

Where it stands

print number 5476a

February 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee: Held for Consideration · May 13, 2025

19

Yes

8

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

30 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. referred to environmental conservation

  2. held for consideration in environmental conservation

  3. referred to environmental conservation

  4. amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation

  5. print number 5476a

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