Bill
HF 2104
Iowa bill authorizes eminent domain seizure of private land for carbon dioxide pipelines, enabling forced property acquisition for CCS infrastructure projects.
HF 2104 authorizes the state to use eminent domain powers to acquire private land for the construction and operation of carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines. The bill streamlines the legal process for pipeline developers to condemn property, treating CO2 pipelines similarly to other utility infrastructure projects that have traditional eminent domain authority.
CO2 pipelines are central to carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which some view as critical for reducing industrial emissions and addressing climate change. However, eminent domain authority directly impacts property rights—landowners can be forced to sell or allow easements across their land, which raises questions about compensation fairness, agricultural operations, and local control over land use decisions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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