A bill for an act relating to the intentional emission of air contaminants into the atmosphere, including prohibitions and reporting requirements, and providing penalties.
HF 2173 prohibits the intentional emission of chemicals or devices into Iowa's atmosphere specifically to alter weather, climate, or sunlight intensity. It requires all public airports to report monthly (starting October 2026) on aircraft equipped with such weather-modifying technology, including their presence, landings, takeoffs, or refueling at the airport. Airport projects failing to comply lose eligibility for state funding until they report properly. Violations are classified as class D felonies for individuals and can trigger up to $100,000 in civil penalties for corporate officers.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2640.
legislature
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 9. Nays, 4. Excused, 4.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2026 12:30PM RM 304.
legislature
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Wengryn, Johnson, C. and Madison.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Shipley
RRepublican
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