Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1425: Geoengineering; prohibited, civil penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1425 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Geoengineering; prohibited, civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Tim Griffin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Geoengineering prohibited; civil penalties. Prohibits any person from engaging in geoengineering, defined in the bill as the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of sunlight, in the Commonwealth. The bill provides that any person who violates such prohibition shall be subject to civil penalties authorized by relevant law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Griffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 26100368D