Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 21, 2026.
CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning the exercise of eminent domain powers by a public utility, provides that an owner or operator of a pipeline designed, constructed, and operated to transport carbon dioxide to which the Illinois Commerce Commission has granted a certificate under the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act shall not seek or exercise eminent domain authority from the Commission. Amends the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act. Provides that a certificate of authority does not grant an owner or operator of a carbon dioxide pipeline the authority to take and acquire an easement in any property or interest in property for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a carbon dioxide pipeline through the exercise of eminent domain power. Removes corresponding provisions concerning eminent domain.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-21 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-05-21 | Latest Action | 5/21/2026 - House: |