This bill prohibits the retail sale of electronic smoking devices (like e-cigarettes) without a child safety feature, such as a lock or password, starting from its effective date. It directly affects retailers selling these devices in Nebraska, requiring all new devices to include such safety measures to prevent accidental access by children. Violating this rule would be a Class IV misdemeanor. The law does not apply to interstate shipping or warehouse storage of these products.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee specific rights for people with disabilities in Nebraska. It would add language to the state constitution ensuring access to public facilities, transportation, lodging, and healthcare services that meet their needs for community integration, regardless of disability type or life stage. The amendment requires voter approval in a special election during the 2026 primary, and if passed, would enshrine these rights directly into Nebraska's Constitution. It does not create new programs but legally protects existing access standards.
LB 1185 requires operators of conversational AI services (like chatbots) to clearly disclose when users are interacting with AI, especially for minors under 18. It prohibits using rewards to increase underage engagement, generating explicit content, or simulating human-like emotional connections (e.g., false romantic claims) for minors. The law also mandates AI systems to provide crisis resources for users mentioning self-harm and bans claims that AI offers professional mental health care. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $500,000 per operator, enforced by Nebraska’s Attorney General starting July 2027.
LB 1134 establishes Nebraska's baseline building, electrical, and energy codes by adopting specific editions of international codes (like the 2018 International Building Code) as the state standard. It limits local governments from creating stricter codes than the state version, prohibiting updates to local codes that exceed the state code's requirements until 2031. The bill requires local governments to provide independent third-party evidence verifying that any code change is necessary for public safety or compliance with state/federal law, rather than for cost reduction. This directly affects counties, cities, and villages that enforce building codes, as well as construction businesses and property owners subject to these regulations.
LB 1169 amends Nebraska assault statutes to specifically prohibit assault against court operations officers. It defines these officers as non-sworn court staff who provide courthouse security screening, serve legal documents, or maintain safety during proceedings. The bill expands existing enhanced penalties for assaulting public safety officers and health care professionals to include court operations officers, requiring that assaults cause serious bodily injury while the officer is performing duties. This change harmonizes assault provisions and repeals outdated sections (like 28-931.01) related to assault using vehicles. The bill directly affects courthouse security personnel and strengthens legal protections for them during official duties.
This bill amends Nebraska's Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act to clarify how property owners can seek compensation for damage caused by sewer system backups. It directly affects homeowners and businesses whose properties suffer damage due to negligent acts or omissions by a political subdivision (like a city) or its contractor operating the sewer system. The key provision requires the political subdivision's governing body to pay valid claims within 90 days if the damage amount is known and undisputed. This streamlines the claims process for affected property owners while allowing the political subdivision to seek reimbursement from negligent contractors.
Nebraska's LB 1083 adopts the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, requiring AI companies using massive computing power for high-risk systems (called "frontier models") to assess and publicly report safety risks. It directly affects "frontier developers" (those training models exceeding 10^26 computing operations) and "large chatbot providers" (with $25M+ annual revenue) who serve minors. Key provisions mandate annual safety assessments for catastrophic risks (e.g., AI enabling weapons or causing mass harm) and child safety incidents, with annual public safety reports. The bill also creates a fund for oversight and modifies public records rules to allow withholding certain AI safety information.
LB 1168 amends Nebraska's Community Development Law to explicitly authorize cities and redevelopment authorities to issue "conduit revenue bonds" under specific taxpayer agreements. These bonds allow private entities (like developers) to fund redevelopment projects while cities use tax increment financing, with private parties repaying bond costs through agreed-upon payments. The bill primarily affects cities pursuing redevelopment in designated "extremely blighted areas" under Sections 18-2101.02 and 18-2147, streamlining how they structure financing for projects like housing or commercial development. Key changes include updating bond issuance rules in Section 18-2124 to include conduit bonds and harmonizing related reporting requirements in Sections 18-2101.02 and 18-2117.01.
LB 806 creates a specific $2 million grant from Nebraska's Site and Building Development Fund for a city of the first class located in the third congressional district. This grant is only available if the property previously housed a defunct university and is being revitalized to support youth exiting foster care or juvenile court supervision. The funds must be used to improve buildings or infrastructure for housing, employment, and program needs related to these youth. The bill amends existing law to add this targeted grant provision under the Site and Building Development Act.
Nebraska's LB 1128 creates a new "consumption-only" license for businesses within designated entertainment districts that don't hold their own liquor licenses (like restaurants or venues without retail permits). This license allows patrons to consume alcohol brought in from licensed entertainment district venues (such as bars or breweries), but the business cannot sell or serve alcohol itself. The bill requires local governments to designate consumption-only areas, sets a $25 fee for the license, and mandates that alcohol must be consumed only during permitted hours with food available. It also specifies that alcohol containers must display the serving venue's branding and prohibits consumption by minors.
This bill requires the State Treasurer to transfer $300,000 annually from Nebraska's Health Care Cash Fund to the Patient Safety Cash Fund, beginning July 15 each fiscal year. It modifies existing law to add this specific annual transfer as a new provision (subsection 5), replacing the previous transfer requirements. The funds will support patient safety initiatives administered through the Patient Safety Cash Fund. This is a procedural budget adjustment with no new programs or eligibility changes.
LB 1115 exempts Nebraska microbreweries (defined in §53-103.21) from certain beer distribution rules that apply to larger suppliers. It removes requirements like written agreements specifying exclusive sales territories and limits on how suppliers can negotiate with wholesalers. Existing agreements between microbreweries and wholesalers must end by October 1, 2027, unless renewed under the new exemption. This directly affects small breweries and their wholesale partners by simplifying their business arrangements under state beer distribution law.
