Climate change lawsuits against fossil fuel companies would be blocked under Louisiana proposal

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The Louisiana Legislature is considering a new law to prohibit anyone from suing oil and gas companies for any damages, injuries or deaths attributed to pollution-driven climate change.

House Bill 804, sponsored by Rep. Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles, cleared its first hurdle Thursday when it advanced with unanimous support from the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

The bill would effectively give energy companies legal immunity from liability related to illnesses, …

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