SB2842 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN
Last Action
2/03/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/8-509  from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-509
220 ILCS 75/20  
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
DateChamberAction
1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
1/30/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
2/03/2026SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities
2/05/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura