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In Illinois, farmers are advocating for Senate Bill 2842, which seeks to ban eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines and allow farmers to negotiate with companies. This follows the withdrawal of Navigator's proposed CO2 pipeline in October 2023 after significant local opposition.

The bill, receiving bipartisan support, is spearheaded by Sen. Mike Halpin and includes multiple co-sponsors. This movement comes as a statewide moratorium on carbon capture is set to expire in July 2024, and follows the passage of the Safe CCS Act in 2024, establishing regulations for carbon dioxide storage.