Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 290 — Enact the Atmosphere Protection Act

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To enact section 2917.43 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from engaging in solar radiation modification, cloud seeding, or sunlight reflection methods, and to name the act the Atmosphere Protection Act.

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  1. As Introduced

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 290 do?
To enact section 2917.43 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from engaging in solar radiation modification, cloud seeding, or sunlight reflection methods, and to name the act the Atmosphere Protection Act.
Who sponsors HB 290?
HB 290 is sponsored by Tom Young (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 290?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 290?
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