House Bill No. by Representative Jacob Landry aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding conventional pipeline servitudes in Louisiana. The bill enacts R.S. 30:554.1, which defines key terms such as "pipeline" and "pipeline operator." It establishes that the obligations related to pipeline servitudes are strictly governed by the terms of the contract, explicitly prohibiting the application of any implied obligations that are not stated within the contract. This means that pipeline operators will not be held to any affirmative duties unless they are expressly outlined in the agreement.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that its provisions will have both prospective and retroactive application, affecting all claims and causes of action that have not been resolved by settlement or judicial award prior to the bill's effective date. This legislative change is intended to reinforce the original intent of existing law without making substantive alterations, ensuring that the contractual agreements regarding pipeline servitudes are upheld as intended by the parties involved.