LB 795 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Designate bromazolam as a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, correct the spelling of certain controlled substances, and enhance penalties for certain controlled substance offenses involving fentanyl

This bill amends Nebraska's Uniform Controlled Substances Act to add bromazolam to Schedule I (the most restrictive category) as a controlled substance. It also corrects the spelling of certain substances listed in the law. The primary effect is that bromazolam possession, distribution, or use without authorization becomes illegal under Nebraska law. This change directly affects individuals and businesses handling bromazolam within the state, aligning Nebraska's drug schedule with current regulatory needs.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Legislature Passage
Feb 2026
Legislature Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Final Reading · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was updated to its final reading version, incorporating a broader scope by expanding the list of substances covered under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It now explicitly includes several specific fentanyl analogs (such as Beta-methyl Fentanyl and Beta'-Phenyl Fentanyl) that were previously omitted, while removing references to other compounds like Crotonyl Fentanyl. This change ensures these dangerous synthetic opioids are legally designated as controlled substances, allowing for stricter penalties and better enforcement against their distribution.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include specific fentanyl analogs in the list of controlled substances, while removing other previously listed compounds.
DEFINITION

Updated the list of controlled substances to explicitly include Beta-methyl Fentanyl, Beta'-Phenyl Fentanyl, and others, while removing Crotonyl Fentanyl and related compounds.

SCOPE

Broadened the bill's purpose to include provisions for penalty enhancements regarding fentanyl-related offenses and harmonization of existing statutes.

Floor votes · Legislature Feb 19, 2026

How they voted

3613
Passed
Total votes 49
Feb 19, 2026
N Nonpartisan49
36 Yea 13 Nay
73% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
52
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB817 amended into LB795 by AM2092
legislature
Mar 3, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on March 3, 2026
executive
Feb 27, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 32-14-3
legislature
Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Storer AM2092 adopted
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
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 Barry DeKay
Barry DeKay
NNonpartisan
NE
40