A 5476 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to prohibiting the release of certain chemical compounds into the atmosphere in this state

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2026

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A5476 → A5476A · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to strengthen New York's geoengineering and weather modification laws by adding new reporting requirements, establishing a public reporting mechanism for violations, and clarifying penalties. The amendment also expanded the bill's scope to include amendments to the state finance law for fund allocation.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include amendments to the state finance law, and the section numbering was changed from 19-330 to 19-0330.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for any person observing geoengineering or weather modification violations to report them to the department via email, online form, telephone, mail, or e-mail.

Added a requirement for the department to establish a publicly accessible email address and online form for receiving violation reports.

Added a requirement for the department to establish intake and screening procedures for reports and investigate reports warranting further review.

Added a requirement for public infrastructure operators to report monthly on any aircraft that may be equipped or modified for geoengineering or weather modification activities.

ENFORCEMENT

Section numbering was changed from 19-330 to 19-0330 in the environmental conservation law.

Added a new section 71-2114 establishing class E felony penalties for conducting geoengineering or weather modification activities in violation of the law.

FISCAL

Added provisions to the state finance law requiring fines collected from geoengineering violations to be deposited into the air quality improvement fund.

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5476A

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors