HF2310 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Prior law prohibiting weather modification reenacted, and criminal penalties provided.

Related bill: SF2462

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This Minnesota House bill, H.F. No. 2310, seeks to prohibit weather modification within the state's boundaries and airspace. The bill defines weather modification as any intentional effort to alter atmospheric conditions through chemical or substance dispersion, including cloud seeding. It asserts the state's sovereign right to protect public safety, human health, and environmental welfare. The legislation makes weather modification a misdemeanor offense, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for review.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy