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LA HB522

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Danny McCormick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits geologic storage or sequestration of carbon dioxide within Louisiana from the effective date until July 1, 2026

  • Bans transportation of carbon dioxide within the state when intended for geologic sequestration during the moratorium period

  • Halts issuance of any permits, certificates, or orders related to carbon dioxide sequestration activities until July 1, 2026

  • Stated purpose is to allow study of risks to security and private property rights associated with carbon dioxide sequestration

  • Moratorium provision automatically repeals on July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Places a moratorium on carbon dioxide sequestration (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

ENERGY/CONSERVATION

Last Action

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

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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