Louisiana House Bill Targets Liability Caps for Carbon Capture Industry

Louisiana lawmakers are considering House Bill 79, which would remove current limits on damages that carbon capture and storage companies must pay in civil suits. Current laws cap non-economic losses at $250,000 to $500,000 per person, but the new bill would subject these companies to the same liability standards as other industries. This move comes as Louisiana debates the regulation of carbon capture technology. While some see it as essential for industrial decarbonization, others are pushing for stricter rules on pipeline safety, landowner rights, and environmental impact assessments.