New oil and Gas Well Plugging Assurance Act

This bill prevents new horizontally drilled oil and gas wells, which cease production and have no legitimate future use, from remaining unplugged after not producing for a continuous period of 12 months. It also aims to prevent such wells from becoming orphaned on a surface owner's land without a responsible driller or operator capable of plugging the well.

Sponsors: Evan Hansen

ISSUES: Climate

CWV Position: Supports

Status: Introduced on 3/17/25; referred to the House Committee on Energy and Public Works then Finance.