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AB 881

Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Bennett and 9 co-sponsors

California bill authorizes public infrastructure use for transporting captured carbon dioxide to support industrial decarbonization and storage projects.

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Petrie-Norris.
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Bill Summary · AB 881

Legislative bill overview

AB 881 authorizes California to use public resources and infrastructure for the transportation of carbon dioxide (CO2), including pipelines and related facilities. The bill aims to facilitate CO2 transport for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects, which can support industrial decarbonization and permanent carbon sequestration efforts.

Why is this important

As California pursues its climate goals, CCUS technology is considered a potential tool for reducing emissions from hard-to-decarbonize industries like cement, steel, and hydrogen production. Enabling CO2 transport infrastructure could accelerate deployment of these technologies, though effectiveness and cost-effectiveness remain subjects of ongoing debate in the climate and energy sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Private sector liability and public risk: Using public resources for CO2 transport may shift financial and safety risks to taxpayers while private companies retain profits from CCUS operations
  • Pipeline safety and land use concerns: CO2 pipelines require extensive infrastructure; potential impacts on communities, agricultural land, and groundwater contamination risks warrant careful oversight
  • Climate strategy prioritization: Some argue resources should focus on renewable energy and direct emissions reduction rather than CCUS, which is still emerging technology with uncertain scalability and permanence

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

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