South Dakota HB1294: prohibit geoengineering in this state.

What the bill says

An Act to prohibit geoengineering in this state.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

An Act to prohibit geoengineering in this state. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34A-1: [ADDED: No person may engage in geoengineering in this state.] [ADDED: A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.] [ADDED: For purposes of this section, "geoengineering" means the intentional, large-scale intervention in the earth's climate system to counteract climate change by:] [ADDED: (1) Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; or] [ADDED: (2) Reflecting sunlight away from earth.] Underscores indicate new language. [DELETED: Overstrikes] indicate deleted language.

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Sponsors

• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Phil Jensen (R, 33)
• Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
• Brandei Schaefbauer (R, HD-003)
• John Sjaarda (R, HD-002)

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: Deferred to the 41st legislative day
2. February 12, 2026: Motion to amend
3. February 12, 2026: Scheduled for hearing
4. February 4, 2026: First read in House and referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources

Votes

• Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 12, 2026): 7 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1294?

HB1294 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): prohibit geoengineering in this state.

What does HB1294 do?

In its own words: An Act to prohibit geoengineering in this state.

What is the status of HB1294?

Failed as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1294?

Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1294?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27272