LB 1240 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

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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Introduced Final Reading · 1 edit
MINOR
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.
TECHNICAL

Added legislator Bostar to the list of bill sponsors.

Floor votes · Legislature Apr 9, 2026

How they voted

490
Passed
Total votes 49
Apr 9, 2026
N Nonpartisan49
49 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
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

Sponsors