Bill > SB0102

This bill amends Indiana law to establish new requirements for carbon sequestration projects that involve storing carbon dioxide generated outside the county where the project is located. The bill introduces definitions for various terms related to carbon sequestration, such as "carbon dioxide injection well" and "storage facility," and specifies that such projects cannot be undertaken without approval from either the local plan commission or county legislative body, depending on the jurisdiction. For areas with a plan commission, the project must be approved directly by the commission in a public meeting, and the commission cannot delegate this approval authority. In counties without a plan commission, the project must be approved by an ordinance adopted by the legislative body. The bill also requires carbon sequestration project permit applications to include a certified copy of either the plan commission's approval or the legislative body's ordinance. Additionally, the bill modifies judicial review procedures to ensure that final decisions about carbon sequestration projects by plan commissions are considered zoning decisions and can be subject to judicial review, similar to other land use decisions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/102/details