Prohibit Cloud Seeding

HB 5513 proposes adding a new article to the West Virginia Code to prohibit geoengineering activities within the state’s airspace. These activities include cloud seeding, weather modification, aerosol injections, and similar environmental manipulation techniques.

Sponsors: Chris Anders, Ian Masters, Laura Kimble

ISSUES: Climate

CWV Position: Opposes

Status: Introduced on 2/13/26; referred to House Government Organization Committee 2/13/26.