HB 79·LA·house
CIVIL/LAW: Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release
Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Robby Carter (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 614.
Jun 2, 2026
Summary
The bill repeals the requirement that a certain amount of damage must be shown before a civil lawsuit can proceed against carbon capture operators when a release occurs. As a result, any release—no matter how small—can be subject to civil liability. The change is intended to increase accountability for carbon capture projects.
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