HB500

Provides relative to nonconsenting mineral interest owners within a carbon dioxide storage unit (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB500 requires carbon dioxide storage unit operators to compensate nonconsenting mineral owners for stranded minerals or reimburse them for.

Louisiana HB500 amends existing law to ensure that nonconsenting mineral interest owners within a carbon dioxide storage unit are compensated for the value of minerals they cannot access due to the storage unit. Additionally, if drilling through the unit is permitted, the unit operator must reimburse the mineral owner for any additional material costs incurred to comply with Department of Conservation and Energy rules. This law aims to protect mineral owners' rights while allowing for necessary carbon dioxide storage operations.

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Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 26

House

Prefiled.