LA HB568

Expands mandatory 24-hour incident reporting for Class VI carbon dioxide storage wells to include pipeline ruptures/leaks, seismic activity linked to injection operations, and equipment malfunctions that could release stored CO2

Requires public disclosure within 48 hours of incidents to landowners within a 5-mile radius, emergency responders, local officials, and the general public via state agency websites and press releases, with a $250,000 per day fine for non-compliance

Imposes felony charges with up to 5 years imprisonment for CEOs/owners who knowingly fail to report incidents within 24 hours, plus fines up to $500,000 per day per violation

Establishes a minimum $1 million fine for intentionally concealing or altering incident data, along with exposure to civil lawsuits and criminal prosecution under Louisiana fraud and environmental protection laws

Authorizes permanent revocation of state operating permits for repeat offenders and personal liability for CEOs/owners for damages including injury, death, or environmental destruction caused by delayed reporting