Airborne Chemicals Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Mar 5
Senate Committee
Feb 5
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses the release of chemicals from aircraft.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- establishes that the release of a chemical or substance from an aircraft for the purpose of solar geoengineering is a third-degree felony;
- provides a means for a person to submit information regarding suspected solar geoengineering;
- requires the Department of Transportation to report credible instances of suspected solar geoengineering to the Office of the Attorney General;
- requires an airport operator to report suspected solar geoengineering activity to the Department of Transportation; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
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Rooted in concerns about solar geoengineering — the deliberate release or dispersal of chemicals from aircraft to reduce solar radiation and alter the Earth's atmosphere — this bill makes it a third-degree felony in Utah for an aircraft owner or operator to intentionally conduct such activity, punishable by prison time and a fine of up to $100,000. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to create an online portal where the public can report suspected solar geoengineering, requires airport operators to report suspected activity to the department, and directs the department to forward credible reports to the Attorney General.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Mar 5
Senate Committee
Feb 5
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
Senate RulesMar 5
Senate CommitteeFeb 5
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses the release of chemicals from aircraft.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- establishes that the release of a chemical or substance from an aircraft for the purpose of solar geoengineering is a third-degree felony;
- provides a means for a person to submit information regarding suspected solar geoengineering;
- requires the Department of Transportation to report credible instances of suspected solar geoengineering to the Office of the Attorney General;
- requires an airport operator to report suspected solar geoengineering activity to the Department of Transportation; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Rooted in concerns about solar geoengineering — the deliberate release or dispersal of chemicals from aircraft to reduce solar radiation and alter the Earth's atmosphere — this bill makes it a third-degree felony in Utah for an aircraft owner or operator to intentionally conduct such activity, punishable by prison time and a fine of up to $100,000. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to create an online portal where the public can report suspected solar geoengineering, requires airport operators to report suspected activity to the department, and directs the department to forward credible reports to the Attorney General.
Votes
Motion: Motion for Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Committee Hearings
Subjects
Action History15
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Senate Secretary
Senate/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules/ amended
Senate Rules Committee
Senate Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules
Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
Senate Comm - Motion to Recommend Failed
Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:43 PM