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LA HB80

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Owners or operators of carbon dioxide storage facilities face strict liability for damages caused by unauthorized releases or loss of containment of CO2

  • Owners or operators of pipelines transporting carbon dioxide for geologic storage face the same strict liability standard

  • Strict liability means plaintiffs do not need to prove negligence or fault—only that damages occurred from a CO2 release

  • Adds new section R.S. 9:2800.31 to Louisiana civil law

Legislative Description

Establishes strict liability for damages caused from carbon storage and transportation

CIVIL/LAW

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/3/2026

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