Require the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator
Nebraska's LB 913 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator by a specified date. This coordinator will directly assist individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia and their caregivers by connecting them to resources, collecting data on dementia impacts, and evaluating service needs across the state. Key responsibilities include serving as a referral hub, recommending policy and funding changes, monitoring the state's dementia care plan, and organizing community solutions. The bill aims to improve coordinated care access for affected Nebraskans through these specific, actionable duties.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Signed Apr 17, 2026
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Enrollment and Review ER151
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MODERATE
The bill was finalized to establish a Dementia Services Coordinator within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. This new role is responsible for serving as a referral point for families, providing education and counseling, collecting data on dementia impacts, and developing a state plan to support individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Scope change
The bill's scope is now formally defined as the 'Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act,' replacing the previous draft title. It applies specifically to the Department of Health and Human Services.
REQUIREMENT
Created a new statutory requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a Dementia Services Coordinator.
Defined nine specific duties for the coordinator, including acting as a referral point, providing counseling and education, collecting data, evaluating needs, and recommending policies and funding.
TECHNICAL
Removed draft amendment instructions and placeholder text, finalizing the bill text for the Second Session of the 109th Legislature.
DEFINITION
Formally named the legislation the 'Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act' in the official text.
Floor votes · Legislature Mar 17, 2026
How they voted
39–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 49
Mar 17, 2026
N
Nonpartisan49
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
6
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 48-0-1
legislature
Mar 23, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Enrollment and Review ER151 adopted
legislature
Mar 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Health and Human Services AM2383 adopted
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM2383
legislature
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
legislature
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Dunixi Guereca
NNonpartisan
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