HB5786

CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN

Introduced·5/21/26
Introduced Text

HB5786 prohibits carbon dioxide pipeline operators from using eminent domain in Illinois.

HB5786 amends the Public Utilities Act and the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act to prevent owners or operators of carbon dioxide pipelines from exercising eminent domain in Illinois. The bill specifies that a certificate of authority does not grant these entities the right to acquire property through eminent domain. It also mandates that any application for eminent domain must be filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission, which will consider various factors before making a decision.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 21

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah

May 21

House

First Reading

May 21

House

Referred to Rules Committee