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SB 457

Carbon dioxide sequestration.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sue Glick and 2 co-sponsors

Indiana law establishes framework for carbon dioxide sequestration projects with regulatory oversight and financial incentives to capture and store CO2 underground.

Signed by the Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 457

Legislative bill overview

SB 457 establishes a regulatory and incentive framework for carbon dioxide sequestration projects in Indiana, likely including provisions for geological storage, utilization, and monitoring of CO2 to reduce atmospheric emissions. The bill creates legal clarity and potentially financial mechanisms to encourage private investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology within the state.

Why is this important

Indiana is a major industrial state with significant manufacturing and power generation sectors that produce substantial CO2 emissions. By enabling CCS infrastructure, the state positions itself to reduce emissions while potentially creating new economic opportunities and attracting clean technology investment. This addresses climate policy at the state level while balancing industrial competitiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Geological safety and liability: Long-term storage of CO2 underground raises questions about storage site integrity, potential leakage risks, and who bears financial responsibility if problems emerge decades later
  • Cost and economic burden: Sequestration technology remains expensive; unclear whether incentive structure places costs on taxpayers, ratepayers, or polluting industries
  • Permanence and verification: Questions about monitoring standards, verification protocols, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure CO2 remains sequestered rather than re-entering the atmosphere

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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