Outdoor balloon releases; ban apart from certain exceptions.

SB 2015 would ban the outdoor release of helium-filled balloons (except for scientific/official purposes, hot air balloon recovery, or indoor releases) to protect wildlife and reduce environmental harm. It would impose a $25 fine per balloon for violations, applying to individuals and businesses releasing balloons outdoors. The bill specifies that exceptions include government scientific use, hot air balloon recovery, and indoor releases. The bill was introduced in 2025 but died in committee and has not become law.