SB679 Session 2025r1 In Senate Committee

Provides that parties that have caused a certain amount of greenhouse gas emissions are strictly liable to harmed parties for damages incurred as a result of extreme weather attributable to climate change or a climate disaster.

Summary

Digest: The Act says that parties that made greenhouse gas are strictly liable for damages due to climate change. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Provides that parties that have caused a certain amount of greenhouse gas emissions are strictly liable to harmed parties for damages incurred as a result of extreme weather attributable to climate change or a climate disaster. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.