S 934 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits release of certain substances into atmosphere for purposes of geoengineering.

This bill prohibits any person or entity - including private companies, public agencies, or federal operations - from releasing hazardous chemicals or physical agents into the atmosphere for geoengineering, defined as intentional environmental manipulation to alter weather, cloud formation, or atmospheric conditions (e.g., cloud seeding, aerosol injection, or chaff dispersal). It requires the state Environmental Protection Commissioner to notify federal authorities if they conduct such activities in New Jersey and establishes a public reporting program for suspected violations, allowing citizens to submit evidence like photos or data. Violators face civil penalties up to $50,000 per offense, with enforcement handled by the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill directly affects entities conducting geoengineering activities within New Jersey, including federal agencies operating in the state.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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