SB 260

Indiana Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 8, 2026.

Carbon dioxide.

Bill ID IN-2026-SB-260
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Utilities
Senate in_committee 2026-01-08
Summary

Specifies that an application for a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority must include: (1) a risk assessment; and (2) a carbon dioxide injection estimate. Provides that when determining compensation in certain eminent domain proceedings, the perceived risk of certain hazardous conditions must be taken into account. Establishes a carbon sequestration pilot project fee program, and specifies certain conditions in relation to the fee money. Provides that a transfer of ownership in regard to a carbon sequestration pilot project does not relieve a prior operator from liability for any negligence or willful misconduct that occurred before the transfer. Requires the department of natural resources to inspect a carbon sequestration pilot project. Alters the threshold of consent one must obtain in order to use eminent domain or integration in relation to carbon sequestration.

Sponsor
Spencer Deery
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-08 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-08 Status in_committee
2026-01-08 Latest Action First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
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