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SB 2842

CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson and 21 co-sponsors

Establishes eminent domain rules for CO2 pipeline projects in Illinois, determining how developers can acquire private land and what compensation protections apply to affected property owners.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
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Bill Summary · SB 2842

Legislative bill overview

SB 2842 addresses the use of eminent domain authority for CO2 pipeline projects in Illinois. The bill would establish legal parameters for how carbon dioxide pipelines can acquire land through eminent domain—the government power to take private property for public use with compensation. This legislation creates a framework governing when and how CO2 pipeline developers can utilize this power.

Why is this important

CO2 pipelines are infrastructure projects designed to transport captured carbon dioxide, often for industrial use or permanent storage as part of climate change mitigation strategies. Eminent domain authority directly affects property owners along proposed pipeline routes, determining whether landowners can be compelled to allow pipeline easements on their property. This bill shapes the balance between advancing carbon management infrastructure and protecting private property rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner protections vs. infrastructure development: Disagreement over how much compensation is fair and what protections landowners have against forced pipeline easements
  • Public benefit definition: Debate over whether CO2 pipelines constitute sufficient "public use" to justify eminent domain, especially if privately operated for industrial purposes
  • Environmental and safety concerns: Questions about pipeline safety standards, liability for leaks, and whether CO2 infrastructure aligns with long-term environmental goals versus alternative climate solutions

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

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