CCS is expected to see significant activity during the 2026 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session. If you are currently engaged in the CCS space, or considering becoming involved, visit this page for ongoing updates from CCS attorney and lobbyist Neil Abramson and CCS attorney Jeff Lieberman.
Initial Session Update 1
Speaker Pro Tempore Mike Johnson filed three CCS bills on January 12, which was the first day to prefile legislation for the Louisiana legislature’s 2026 Regular Session. Read the full list on Liskow’s Perspectives here.
Initial Session Update 2
More than 40 bills tied to Carbon Capture and Sequestration (“CCS”) have been introduced during the 2026 Legislative Session—nearly double the volume seen in 2025—highlighting increased focus on the industry in Louisiana.
The proposals generally fall into three key areas:
- Authorizes Local Control Over CCS Operations
Several bills would give local parishes “veto” authority over CCS projects. - Removes/Restricts Expropriation Ability of CCS Companies
Proposals would limit or eliminate the ability to expropriate land for CO₂ pipelines, including restrictions tied to foreign entities. - Expands Liability for CCS Operations
Some bills would remove statutory caps, increasing potential liability for CCS-related incidents.
As of now, HB 7 is the only bill to have received a hearing and did not advance following a 7–12 vote. HB 79 is being heard today in the House Civil Law Committee, and HB 841 is scheduled for Wednesday in the House Natural Resources Committee, while all remaining bills await consideration.
Read a brief overview of each proposed bill and the latest update here.
AUTHORS
Neil Abramson | Shareholder, New Orleans
Neil Abramson is a registered Louisiana Lobbyist and an environmental litigator. He advocates on behalf of energy and environmental companies in legislative matters, including policies that promote increased economic growth and industrial development. Neil has recently worked with clients on policies involving renewable matters including carbon capture projects. Neil draws on his experience as the State Representative for the 98th District of Louisiana for 12 years as well as his involvement with the House Ways & Means Committee, the House Civil Law Committee, the Louisiana Commerce and Industry Board, and the Louisiana Law Institute Civil Procedure Committee.
Jeff Lieberman | Shareholder, Lafayette
Jeff Lieberman is an energy lawyer who helps clients with title, conveyance, unitization, permitting, and regulatory issues related to oil and gas exploration and production, enhanced recovery, and carbon capture utilization and storage. He is also the leader of the firm’s Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Industry Group, and regularly appears on behalf of clients before the Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation and the State Mineral and Energy Board in Baton Rouge.