LB 886 amends Nebraska's driver's license laws to prohibit the issuance of licenses or permits to noncitizens without lawful U.S. immigration status. It also removes a previous exemption that allowed such individuals to operate vehicles without a license for up to 30 days. Consequently, people in Nebraska without legal immigration status must now comply with standard licensing requirements to drive, but they are barred from obtaining a license under the new rules. The bill repeals the original sections 60-474 and 60-488 of Nebraska's Revised Statutes.
Nebraska's LB 780 requires all health insurance plans sold in the state to cover eating disorder treatment starting January 1, 2027. This includes medical, psychological, pharmaceutical care, nutritional counseling, and all treatment levels (inpatient to intensive outpatient), without denying coverage based on body weight, BMI, or prior treatment history. The bill prohibits insurers from applying stricter limits to eating disorder benefits than those for medical/surgical care and mandates that treatment reviews be conducted by specialists in eating disorders. It directly affects insurance providers operating in Nebraska and individuals seeking eating disorder treatment covered under these plans.
This bill amends Nebraska's uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance rules to clarify when coverage limits can be "stacked" (combined) across multiple vehicles. It prohibits stacking coverage for vehicles insured under the same policy or separate policies held by related household members (e.g., family living together), meaning injured people cannot combine limits from multiple vehicles in that household. However, it allows stacking for separate policies held by unrelated people in the same household. The bill also establishes a payment priority order when multiple policies apply, making coverage on the vehicle occupied at the time of the accident primary. These changes affect Nebraska residents with multiple vehicles covered under insurance policies.
LB 747 amends Nebraska labor laws to remove the requirement for employers to obtain child employment certificates for workers under 16, simplifying compliance for businesses hiring minors. It eliminates a hotline and website for reporting suspected employee misclassification violations and grants the Labor Commissioner expanded authority to enforce wage payment laws. The bill affects all Nebraska employers, particularly those with minor employees or payroll systems, by updating enforcement mechanisms. It also repeals outdated sections of labor law to create more consistent regulations across child labor, wage collection, contractor registration, and employee classification rules.
This bill updates Nebraska's minimum auto insurance requirements. It sets standard coverage limits at $25,000 per person and $50,000 total for bodily injury (or death) per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Insurers must offer higher uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage up to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident upon written request. The bill affects all Nebraska drivers required to carry auto insurance and changes how insurers must structure their standard policies. It repeals prior sections to implement these specific financial responsibility standards.
Nebraska's LB 779 prohibits health care facilities and medical debt collection agencies from charging interest or late fees on medical debt for 90 days after the final invoice is due, with any annual interest capped at 3%. The bill also prevents liens or foreclosures on a patient's primary residence to collect unpaid medical bills. It directly affects patients who owe medical debt by limiting collection practices and protecting their homes from debt-related property seizures. The law applies to all medical debt defined as obligations for health care services, as specified in the bill.
LB 810 amends Nebraska's Real Estate License Act to eliminate the requirement that the Real Estate Commission provide advance notice before issuing a cease and desist order to unlicensed real estate professionals. The bill directly affects real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespeople who operate without proper licensing by allowing the commission to issue immediate orders without prior notice. It also creates a new "deputy director" position within the Real Estate Commission to assist with administrative duties, including recordkeeping and managing commission proceedings. These changes streamline enforcement actions against unlicensed activity while maintaining existing penalties for violations. The bill does not alter fines or other substantive provisions of the license law.
This bill amends Nebraska's Site and Building Development Fund to update eligible activities for financial assistance. It adds new provisions allowing grants for infrastructure upgrades at military installations (like nuclear command facilities), $2 million grants to specific cities for revitalizing former university properties to support foster youth, and matching funds for inland port authorities. The bill also expands eligibility to include golf facility construction in metropolitan cities and clarifies requirements for entities receiving assistance. These changes directly affect cities, counties, military partners, and economic development organizations seeking funding for industrial sites, infrastructure, and community projects.
LB 999 creates the Business Innovation and Startup Commission to support Nebraska's entrepreneurs and small businesses. The commission, composed of 10 appointed members (including rural business owners, venture capital representatives, and economic development leaders) plus two nonvoting state agency liaisons, will develop programs to address barriers like financing access and regulatory hurdles. It will evaluate existing state programs, study best practices from other states, and make recommendations to improve Nebraska's startup ecosystem. The commission will focus on expanding support for business formation, innovation, and access to capital for startups and small businesses statewide.
LB 805 requires most health insurance plans in Nebraska to cover cranial helmets for infants under one year old with specific conditions, including deformational plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) or craniosynostosis (premature skull fusion). The bill applies to individual/group health policies, hospital/surgical plans, and self-funded employer plans (unless federal law preempts it), excluding short-term major medical plans and limited-benefit policies. Insurance companies must cover these helmets as prescribed by a doctor, ensuring families don't face out-of-pocket costs for this treatment. This directly affects infants with these conditions and their health insurers across the state.
LB 1255 prohibits public power suppliers - including municipal electric utilities, public power districts, and other government entities providing electricity - from using eminent domain to seize private property for infrastructure projects. The bill amends Nebraska statutes to remove existing authority for these entities to acquire land through eminent domain for electric generation, transmission, or distribution systems. This change directly affects how local governments and public utilities can expand or maintain electrical infrastructure, preventing them from compelling property sales for such purposes. The law takes effect upon passage, repealing prior provisions that allowed this power.
This bill changes Nebraska's sentencing rules for repeat offenders convicted of certain theft-related crimes. It raises the minimum prison term from 10 years to 25 years for individuals convicted of specific theft offenses (like shoplifting or property crimes listed in the bill) who have prior felony convictions for similar offenses. The bill creates new sentencing categories based on the type of current and prior offenses, including a reduced 3-year minimum for some repeat property crime convictions. It replaces the existing law and applies to people convicted of theft crimes with prior felony convictions in Nebraska or other jurisdictions.
