Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1033: Air Pollution - As introduced, designates the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight, or supplying or otherwise providing the chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus required for the conduct, as a Class A misdemeanor; makes other changes related to investigations and enforcement related to weather modification. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201.

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1033 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Air Pollution - As introduced, designates the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight, or supplying or otherwise providing the chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus required for the conduct, as a Class A misdemeanor; makes other changes related to investigations and enforcement related to weather modification. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 201. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).