Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 60: AN ACT relating to geoengineering.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 60 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to geoengineering. Primary sponsor: John Hodgson (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Jennifer Decker (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): recommitted to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to define terms; make criminal atmospheric pollution a Class D felony; require that a person found guilty of criminal atmospheric pollution pay a civil penalty of not less than $500,000 in addition to all other penalties authorized by law; provide that each day that a person engages in criminal atmospheric pollution constitutes a separate offense; empower all peace officers of the Commonwealth to enforce the prohibition on criminal atmospheric pollution; require an arresting officer to issue a notice to any federal agency that approved the action that those activities cannot be lawfully carried out in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Judiciary (H)
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- reassigned to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House