Louisiana Senate Faces Crossroads On Climate Litigation Bill

David Blackmon· May 27, 2026 · 12:17 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

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The Louisiana Senate is considering amendments to House Bill 804, which aims to protect energy producers from climate litigation. Proposed changes could undermine the bill's original intent by exempting ongoing lawsuits, potentially preserving costly litigation against the energy sector. Critics argue that these amendments would transform the legislation from a protective measure into a shield for aggressive legal actions against energy companies.

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▪House Bill 804 seeks to shield energy producers from meritless coastal erosion liability claims.
▪Proposed Senate amendments could exempt ongoing lawsuits, fundamentally changing the bill's purpose.
▪Critics warn that the amendments would preserve costly litigation against the energy sector, undermining the bill's intent.

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BusinessEnergyLouisiana Senate Faces Crossroads On Climate Litigation BillByDavid Blackmon,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Blackmon is a Texas-based public policy analyst/consultant.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 08:17am EDTWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Hyundai Chairman Euisun Chung (R), Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (C), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (L) and Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment in the Roosevelt Room of the White House March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHouse Bill 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, stands at a potential crossroads as the state legislature enters its final week in session.

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