Bill
SB 1697
SB 1697 establishes a framework to compensate landowners for hosting carbon capture and storage facilities, streamlines permitting, and grants liability protections to operators.
SB 1697, also known as the "Carbon Capture Compensation Act", is a legislative bill introduced on February 27, 2025 that aims to establish a framework for compensating landowners and businesses that host carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities on their property.
The main components of SB 1697 include:
Compensation for CCS Hosting: The bill requires the state to provide annual payments to landowners and businesses that allow CCS facilities to be constructed and operated on their property. The compensation rates will be determined by the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
CCS Facility Permitting: The legislation streamlines the permitting process for new CCS facilities, requiring the state to review and approve or deny permit applications within 12 months. This is intended to accelerate the deployment of CCS infrastructure.
Liability Protections: SB 1697 grants liability protections to CCS facility operators, shielding them from legal claims related to the long-term storage of captured carbon dioxide, provided they follow all applicable regulations.
Eminent Domain Authority: The bill grants the state the power of eminent domain to acquire private property for the construction of CCS pipelines and storage facilities, if deemed necessary for the public interest.
The primary stakeholders affected by SB 1697 include:
Landowners and Businesses: They will be eligible to receive annual compensation payments from the state for hosting CCS facilities on their property.
CCS Facility Operators: They will benefit from the streamlined permitting process and liability protections provided by the legislation.
Environmental Groups: Some may be concerned about the use of eminent domain and the potential impacts on private property rights.
State Government: The state will be responsible for administering the compensation program and reviewing CCS facility permits in a timely manner.
SB 1697 was signed into law on June 1, 2025, becoming Public Act 104-0390. The compensation program and permitting changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is tasked with developing the specific rules and regulations for implementing the new law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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