Change provisions relating to state recovery under the achieving a better life experience program
LB 1240 modifies Nebraska's ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) program by preventing the state from seeking recovery of funds from an ABLE account after the account holder's death. Specifically, it states that Nebraska cannot recover amounts from the account or distributions made upon death for medical assistance received under the Medical Assistance Act after the account was established. This directly affects Nebraska residents using ABLE accounts who receive state medical assistance, ensuring their beneficiaries won't face repayment claims for prior medical costs. The change amends Section 77-1403(5) of Nebraska law to align with federal ABLE program rules.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed Apr 17, 2026
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The bill's sponsor list was updated to include a new legislator, Bostar, while retaining all original sponsors. This is a procedural change reflecting the addition of a co-sponsor and does not alter the bill's substantive policy, scope, or requirements.
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Added legislator Bostar to the list of bill sponsors.
Floor votes · Legislature Apr 9, 2026
How they voted
49–0
Passed
Total votes 49
Apr 9, 2026
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Nonpartisan49
100% Yea
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Total actions
16
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4
Committee
2
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
executive
Apr 9, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Apr 9, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Revenue Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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