AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 353 to establish the purposes of the Act; define terms; require and specify the types of permits before constructing or operating a carbon dioxide facility; exempt enhanced oil or gas recovery under KRS 353.592; require any oil, natural gas or coalbed methane well converted to a carbon dioxide sequestration well to be governed by this Act; set forth the requirements and process to obtain a Class VI underground injection…

Coal Energy Environment and Conservation Fuel Minerals and Mining Oil and Natural Gas Pollution Reports Mandated

Introduced: February 19, 2026

Last action: April 14, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 152)

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill sets up a permitting and oversight system in Kentucky for facilities that capture and store carbon dioxide underground, a process called carbon sequestration. It establishes rules for applying for permits, ensuring financial accountability, protecting landowners whose property sits above underground storage areas, and tracking how much carbon dioxide is stored over time. It also creates two dedicated funds to cover the cost of administering and monitoring these facilities, and allows stored carbon dioxide…

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