Nebraska's LB 863 requires the Department of Correctional Services to build solid walls around specific correctional facilities located within 100 yards of residential properties. The bill applies to facilities classified as Maximum A, Maximum B, or Medium (as of January 1, 2026) or similar new facilities. These barriers must reduce noise and visual disturbance, improve neighborhood safety and privacy, and prevent unauthorized contact between inmates, visitors, and residents. The requirement covers both existing facilities and any new facilities built after the law takes effect.
LB 1137 clarifies and strengthens penalties for insurance fraud in Nebraska by updating definitions and penalty structures under the Insurance Fraud Act. It specifically defines prohibited acts (like submitting false claims or counterfeit policies) and sets tiered penalties based on the amount defrauded (e.g., Class III felony for $5,000+). The bill directly affects insurers, agents, policyholders, and public adjusters by making fraudulent activities more clearly punishable under amended sections 28-631 and 44-6604. Key changes include harmonizing provisions across insurance laws and specifying that aggregated fraud amounts from one scheme determine penalty levels.
LB 763 exempts certain private meetings of the Nebraska Board of Parole from public disclosure under the Open Meetings Act. Specifically, it allows gatherings of three or more board members for strategic planning, process improvement, internal training, or administrative discussions - provided these meetings don’t involve decisions on specific parole cases. The bill requires the Board to maintain a public record of each exempt meeting, including the date, topics discussed, and participants, which must be shared upon request. All formal parole decisions (e.g., granting or denying parole for individuals) must still occur in public meetings compliant with the Open Meetings Act.
This bill changes how Nebraska handles parole violations related to substance abuse. It requires the Department of Corrections to create a "matrix" of graduated sanctions for parolees who violate conditions related to substance use or technical violations (like missing appointments or failing tests). Instead of immediately revoking parole, officers can first impose administrative sanctions (such as more testing, counseling, or curfews) or request up to 30 days in a correctional or contract facility. The bill directly affects parolees in Nebraska who face substance abuse or technical violations, shifting the response from automatic revocation toward more structured, tiered consequences.
This bill extends Nebraska's existing ban on including long-term care services in the Medicaid managed care program until July 1, 2030. It prohibits adding services like skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living, and home-based care to Medicaid managed care plans. The policy directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries seeking long-term care services and providers that would otherwise deliver these services through Medicaid managed care. The bill amends Section 68-994 of Nebraska law to update the end date and repeals the previous version of the section.
LB 961, the Collateral Sanction Relief Act, creates a process for individuals with completed criminal sentences to seek relief from employment barriers caused by past convictions. It directly affects people who face job disqualifications (like losing a professional license or being denied employment) due to a conviction but have finished all sentence requirements, including prison time, fines, and probation. The bill establishes a court petition process where applicants must submit personal details, employment history, references, and a statement explaining how the certificate would help them secure work; no filing fee is charged. Once approved, the certificate helps individuals overcome "collateral sanctions" like occupational license denials, allowing them to pursue employment opportunities they were previously barred from.
LB 1138 adopts the Nebraska Protection of Seniors from Insurance Exploitation Act to protect seniors and vulnerable adults (defined as those 60+ or under guardianship) from financial exploitation in insurance transactions. The bill allows insurers and trained insurance producers to delay payments or transactions they reasonably suspect could lead to exploitation, and to report suspected cases to the Director of Insurance without facing legal liability. Insurers must notify the Director within seven business days of delaying a transaction and provide updates during their internal review. This law aims to give insurers a clear, protected pathway to intervene while respecting customer instructions, without creating new duties for insurers.
Nebraska's LB 1149 requires state agencies to disclose if private contractors they plan to work with have existing contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This applies to any proposed state agency contract with a private entity that has such ICE agreements. Agencies must submit this disclosure as part of their standard contract review process to the Director of Administrative Services. The bill does not restrict contracting with ICE-linked entities but mandates transparency about these connections before contracts are finalized.
This Nebraska constitutional amendment bill (LR 305CA) proposes adding a new section to allow voters to recall specific state officials through a formal process. It would authorize recall of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Auditor of Public Accounts, and state legislators. The amendment requires voters to approve it at the 2026 general election, after which the recall procedure would be defined by future legislation. If passed, it would create a new removal method alongside existing constitutional provisions. The bill is currently under review by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
LB 1150 prohibits Nebraska businesses with contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from receiving state economic incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act. The bill requires applicants to disclose any ICE contracts in their application, and automatically blocks approval if such contracts exist. This directly affects companies seeking tax incentives for new investments or job creation in Nebraska, as they must now confirm they have no ICE business relationships. The policy change applies to all future applications filed before December 31, 2030, with existing agreements unaffected. The bill amends application requirements to include this ICE contract disclosure and disqualification provision.
LB 871 increases the dollar limits protecting savings and property from creditor claims, including medical/health savings accounts and homestead property. It requires Nebraska’s Department of Revenue to adjust these exemption amounts every five years starting July 1, 2030, using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to reflect inflation and rounding to the nearest $100. This ensures protections for Nebraska residents’ savings and home equity keep pace with rising living costs. The bill directly affects all individuals relying on these exemptions to shield assets from garnishment, bankruptcy, or other enforcement actions.
LB 1117 amends Nebraska's tuition waiver programs for dependents of veterans and first responders. It updates eligibility rules for veterans' dependents (e.g., requiring residency, exhausting VA benefits, and specifying qualifying service-related deaths/disabilities) and revises the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act to clarify waiver terms for their dependents. The bill's key new provision requires the state to reimburse public colleges 50% of waived tuition costs for veterans' dependents starting July 1, 2028, based on available funds, with prorated payments if appropriations are insufficient. This directly affects veterans' dependents, first responders' dependents, and public institutions receiving these waivers. The bill harmonizes existing rules but does not change the core waiver benefits themselves.
