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LA HB510
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Schamerhorn
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AI Summary
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Prohibits carbon dioxide captured from out-of-state sources from being sequestered in Louisiana storage reservoirs, requiring all CO2 stored to be generated within the state
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Changes existing law from requiring only one condition to be met before reservoir use to requiring all enumerated conditions be satisfied
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Applies the in-state generation requirement as a prerequisite for both reservoir storage use and the exercise of eminent domain for carbon dioxide storage facilities
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Requires the secretary to hold a public hearing in the parish where the storage facility will be located before approving any sequestration project
Legislative Description
Prohibits the importation of captured carbon dioxide into Louisiana for sequestration
ENERGY
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
3/9/2026