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MO HB2038

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Shane Schoeller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes liability caps for entities engaged in geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide and related substances: $2 million total per single injection site and $300,000 per individual claimant.

  • Prohibits punitive or exemplary damages in personal injury or death awards related to geologic sequestration activities or sequestration research and testing.

  • Extends liability limitations to cover acts or omissions of employees and agents of entities involved in geologic sequestration operations.

  • Requires circuit court apportionment of awards exceeding $2 million across multiple claimants, with individual shares capped at $300,000.

  • Applies only to single injection sites located in first classification counties with population between 240,300 and 240,400 inhabitants, and does not waive existing immunities or create new causes of action.

Legislative Description

Limits the liability of any entity in cases of personal injury or death arising from or related to the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide or other specified gases in Greene County

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/24/2010

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