Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5: ENERGY: Authorizes parish governing authorities and citizens to determine whether Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and carbon dioxide pipelines may be permitted within a parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Plain-language summary

HB 5 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ENERGY: Authorizes parish governing authorities and citizens to determine whether Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and carbon dioxide pipelines may be permitted within a parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV). Primary sponsor: Mike Johnson (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Johnson (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.