Providing a limitation on civil or criminal liability for any alleged actual or potential effect on climate caused wholly or partly by a greenhouse gas emission

Amendments · 3

2 adopted · 1 failed. Newest first.

• S-5059Strike everything · filed March 4, 2026 by Sen. Tom Shipley (R)

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines specific greenhouse gases and sources, such as agricultural and petroleum sources. It establishes that people or companies cannot be held liable for climate-related damages unless it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that they violated a specific state law or a valid government permit. Its wording →

  Amends this SF 2427 to CONFORM to HF 2527
  Adopted
  March 24, 2026
• H-8052 · filed February 25, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds exceptions to the bill so that people can still sue for property interference or nuisance. It also allows lawsuits for damages caused by specific weather events, even if those events are linked to climate change. Its wording →
  Failed
  February 26, 2026
• H-8031 · filed February 24, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds petroleum sources to the list of entities that are protected from certain lawsuits or criminal charges related to climate change. It also adds a definition for what counts as a petroleum source. Its wording →
  Adopted
  February 26, 2026