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HB2592 • 2025

Adds intentionally releasing a balloon into the airspace of this state as conduct punishable as the crime of offensive littering.

Adds intentionally releasing a balloon into the airspace of this state as conduct punishable as the crime of offensive littering.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Judiciary,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act makes it a crime to intentionally release a balloon into the airspace of this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).
Adds intentionally releasing a balloon into the airspace of this state as conduct punishable as the crime of offensive littering.
Punishes by a maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, a $1,250 fine, or both.
Relating to: Relating to balloon releases.
Current location: In House Committee