HB731

Provides relative to pipeline servitudes

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB731 clarifies that pipeline servitudes are governed by contract terms, prohibiting implied legal obligations for pipeline operators.

Louisiana HB731 establishes that pipeline servitudes are governed by the terms of the contract, prohibiting any implied legal obligations for pipeline operators. The bill defines "pipeline" and "pipeline operator" and specifies that the contract terms govern conventional servitudes. It also mandates that the provisions apply both prospectively and retroactively to any unresolved claims or causes of action.

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History

Apr 22

House

Discharged from the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

Apr 22

House

Withdrawn from the files of the House.

Mar 9

House

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