SB2842 - 104th General Assembly

CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN
Last Action
2/03/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Halpin - Steve McClure and Sally J. Turner
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/8-509from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-509
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/13/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/13/2026 Senate First Reading
1/13/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
1/30/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
2/03/2026 Senate Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
2/05/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure