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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Illinois law to prevent companies that operate carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines from using eminent domain powers, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, even if the owner is not willing to sell. Specifically, it clarifies that companies holding a certificate of authority from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to build and operate CO2 pipelines cannot seek or use eminent domain authority from the ICC to acquire land or property interests for these pipelines. This change applies to both the Public Utilities Act and the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act, removing provisions that previously allowed for such actions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Mike Halpin (D)*,
Paul Faraci (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Steve McClure (R),
Doris Turner (D),
Sally Turner (R),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine (on 02/24/2026)
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