CIVIL/LAW: Establishes strict liability for damages caused from carbon storage and transportation

HB 80 establishes strict liability for owners or operators of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage facilities or pipelines transporting CO2 for geologic storage in Louisiana. This means companies would be held fully responsible for damages caused by CO2 leaks or releases - without needing to prove negligence or fault. The law directly affects energy companies operating these facilities, requiring them to cover all resulting harm to people, property, or the environment. Key provisions mandate that liability applies to any "authorized release or loss of containment" of CO2, shifting the burden from affected parties to the facility operators.