HB 25 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Air pollution; dispersion of items intended to affect weather prohibited; pollution reduction fund created; environmental management department required to administer

HB 25 prohibits releasing chemicals or substances into the air to alter weather conditions (like temperature or sunlight intensity) within Alabama. Violators face a Class B misdemeanor charge and fines up to $100,000 per offense. The bill creates the Alabama Air Pollution Control Fund, funded entirely by these fines, to support air pollution reduction efforts. It requires the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to administer the fund and establish a public online reporting system for violations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 11, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
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Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)
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Mack Butler
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