Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 260
Carbon dioxide.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rick Niemeyer (Republican)
- Spencer Deery (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Authored by Senators Deery, Niemeyer