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Protecting Landowners from Oil Spill Liability.

This act aims to protect landowners not involved in oil facility operations from liability for oil pollution. These changes could provide relief to individuals owning property with such facilities but having no management control over them.
Key points
Landowners who do not participate in the management of oil facilities may be exempt from liability for oil spills.
The changes apply to onshore facilities, excluding pipelines, and do not cover situations where property acquisition was intended to avoid liability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7363
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Process start date: 2022-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Innocent Landowners Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Landowners who do not participate in the management of oil facilities may be exempt from liability for oil spills.
  • The changes apply to onshore facilities, excluding pipelines, and do not cover situations where property acquisition was intended to avoid liability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Courts and Law Real Estate