Illinois lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 2842, which would prohibit carbon dioxide pipeline developers from using eminent domain to acquire private land. The bill requires companies to reach voluntary agreements with landowners, removing the ability to force land access for CO2 transport infrastructure. The proposal has gained bipartisan support and is backed by a broad coalition, including the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Sierra Club. This move follows significant local opposition to previous carbon capture projects and highlights the growing tension between climate infrastructure goals and private property rights.
