LB 727 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Authorize law enforcement agencies to obtain, maintain, and possess epinephrine autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine for use by a law enforcement officer and require training

LB 727 authorizes Nebraska law enforcement agencies to obtain and maintain EpiPens (epinephrine autoinjectors) for officers to use during emergencies involving severe allergic reactions. It requires officers to complete approved training programs - approved by the Department of Health and Human Services - before administering an EpiPen while on duty. The bill specifies that agencies are not required to provide EpiPens, and officers are not required to carry or use them. Participation is voluntary for both agencies and officers, with training certification needed for any use.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Final Reading · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand the scope of epinephrine access for law enforcement by adding nasal epinephrine as an authorized form alongside autoinjectors. The definitions were updated to explicitly include nasal sprays, and the department was granted new authority to issue a standing order for purchasing these medications.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from only epinephrine autoinjectors to include both autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine for law enforcement use.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'nasal epinephrine' to clarify it is a needle-free prescription spray for emergency allergic reactions.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated the list of authorized forms of epinephrine to include nasal sprays in addition to autoinjectors.

REQUIREMENT

Inserted a new provision allowing the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a standing order authorizing law enforcement agencies to purchase authorized forms of epinephrine.

Revised language throughout the bill to replace 'epinephrine autoinjector' with 'authorized forms of epinephrine' to cover both devices and nasal sprays.

Floor votes · Legislature Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

320
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 49
Mar 5, 2026
N Nonpartisan49
32 Yea 17
65% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Apr 9, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Judiciary AM1787 adopted
legislature
Feb 24, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM1787
legislature
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kathleen Kauth
Kathleen Kauth
NNonpartisan
NE
31