AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN AIR PRESERVATION ACT
SB 2220, the Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act, prohibits all atmospheric experiments that release pollutants, including cloud seeding, solar radiation modification (SRM), and other weather-altering activities. It directly affects any entity conducting such experiments - such as government agencies, corporations, NGOs, or AI systems - by banning the release of pollutants like PFAS "forever chemicals" and chaff. The bill establishes a regulatory framework under Rhode Island’s Health and Safety code to prevent atmospheric pollution, citing threats to public health, drought, and wildfire risks. This law specifically targets intentional atmospheric interventions involving aerosols, chemicals, or electromagnetic radiation.
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in committee
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
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David Tikoian
DDemocratic
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Elaine Morgan
RRepublican
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Lou Raptakis
DDemocratic
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Stefano Famiglietti
DDemocratic
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