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OH HB 290

in committee

Enact the Atmosphere Protection Act

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 290 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 290 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-21): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 290 about?

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 OH HB 290?

Tom Young is the primary sponsor of OH HB 290, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
2025-05-20
Latest action
2025-05-21 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Tom Youngprimary
  • Josh Williamscosponsor
  • Jodi Salvocosponsor
  • Monica Robb Blasdelcosponsor
  • Justin Pizzullicosponsor
  • Heidi Workmancosponsor
  • Angela N. Kingcosponsor
  • Don Jonescosponsor
  • Jennifer Grosscosponsor
  • Tim Barhorstcosponsor
  • Johnathan Newmancosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-05-21

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-05-20

    Introduced

    introduction

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Related bills

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb290/

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