Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 290: Enact the Atmosphere Protection Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 290 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Atmosphere Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Tom Young (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Don Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Heidi Workman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced