HB79

Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release

Complete·6/2/26

Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release

Louisiana HB79 removes the present law limitation of liability on any damages resulting from carbon capture and storage. It amends the recovery of damages in carbon capture and storage by removing caps on recovery for damages. The bill affects owners and operators of carbon dioxide storage facilities, carbon dioxide transmission pipelines, and generators of the carbon dioxide being transported or stored.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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18 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

Jun 2

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 614.

Jun 2

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.