SB 2956 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT

Summary
Creates the Weather Modification Act. Provides that no form of weather modification is allowed in the State, including the seeding of clouds by plane or ground notwithstanding any other provision of law. Defines "seeding" as a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Neil Anderson
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