Nebraska Bills

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 138: Change provisions relating to pharmacy dispensing fees under the Medical Assistance Act

Nebraska's LB 138 changes how pharmacies are paid for dispensing prescriptions under Medicaid. Starting July 1, 2026, independent pharmacies (owning six or fewer locations) and pharmacies as the only option within 30 miles will receive $10.38 per prescription. Other pharmacies will receive tiered fees based on annual prescription volume: $10.38 for under 30,000 prescriptions, $9.51 for 30,000-70,000, and $8.30 for 70,000+ prescriptions. The bill requires the state to conduct cost surveys every two years and adjust fees annually to ensure fair reimbursement for all participating pharmacies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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LB 199: Change the statute of limitations for personal injury actions, include administrative proceedings within the Nonrecourse Civil Litigation Act, require disclosures by consumers under such act, and provide for discipline against civil litigation funding companies

LB 199 shortens Nebraska's statute of limitations for personal injury claims to two years, applying only to cases filed after the law takes effect. It expands the Nonrecourse Civil Litigation Act to cover administrative proceedings and requires consumers using litigation funding to disclose funding contracts to all parties, courts, and insurers upfront. The bill also establishes a registration system for litigation funding companies with the Secretary of State, mandating annual reporting on funding terms and outcomes, and allows disciplinary action for violations. These changes directly affect Nebraska residents with personal injury claims, consumers using litigation funding, and the companies providing such funding. The law creates new disclosure obligations and oversight for funding agreements but does not alter existing civil procedure rules.

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LB 46: Establish a Restaurant Meals Program under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

LB 46 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to establish a Restaurant Meals Program under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This would allow eligible SNAP participants (low-income residents meeting federal criteria) to use their benefits to purchase prepared meals at participating restaurants, rather than only groceries. The bill amends state law to mandate the department apply for and implement this federal option, which is currently unavailable in Nebraska. It does not change SNAP eligibility rules or funding but enables a new benefit delivery method for qualifying recipients.

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LB 74: Authorize certain expenditures under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

LB 74 amends Nebraska's campaign finance law to allow political committees and candidates to spend on specific activities beyond previous limits. It directly affects campaign committees and officeholders by authorizing expenditures for campaign office operations, social events for volunteers, public input activities, repayment of pre-election campaign loans, newsletters, small gifts (under $50 annually), and travel/meals related to campaign or official duties. Key provisions include permitting child care services for officeholders during official activities and expanding allowable conference fees and travel for staff and family during campaign or office-related events. The bill repeals the original section it amends to harmonize the law. This is a procedural change to campaign spending rules, not a new policy.

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LB 339: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a report regarding the federal Child Care Subsidy program

LB 339 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to annually report on federal child care subsidy payments to licensed providers. The department must submit, by February 1 each year, a summary detailing reimbursed claims from the previous calendar year - including the number of child care days paid monthly for each provider. This bill does not alter eligibility rules, funding, or program operations; it solely adds a reporting requirement. The report will help track how the federal subsidy program is utilized, with data provided to the legislature and health committee.

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LB 642: Adopt the Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act

Nebraska's LB 642, the Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act, requires developers of high-risk AI systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination in key consumer decisions. It directly affects businesses developing or deploying AI systems that make consequential decisions - such as in employment, housing, lending, healthcare, or criminal justice - without human review. The law mandates "reasonable care" to protect consumers from known discrimination risks starting February 2026, with compliance creating a rebuttable presumption of adherence to the standard. It excludes narrow tools like spell-checkers or antifraud systems from regulation, focusing only on AI systems with significant real-world impact on consumers.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

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LB 369: Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental health care

Nebraska bill LB 369 changes the age at which certain health decisions can be made without parental consent. It allows individuals aged 18 or older to make their own medical and mental health care decisions, removing the need for parental or guardian approval. The bill also specifically permits youth under 19 who are committed to the Department of Correctional Services to consent to their own medical and mental health care during their incarceration, without parental consent (except as required by other law). This amendment modifies Section 43-2101 of Nebraska law to update these consent provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

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LB 368: Establish the Nebraska Youth in Care Bill of Rights

LB 368 establishes the Nebraska Youth in Care Bill of Rights, directly affecting children in foster care or residential child-care institutions. The bill defines specific rights, including safety from exploitation, access to age-appropriate medical and educational services, freedom from discrimination, the right to participate in court proceedings, and protection of their assets. Key mechanisms require the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure these rights through actions like facilitating sibling placements, providing timely court notices, and supporting transitions to independent living. The law mandates that all youth in care receive clear, developmentally appropriate information about their rights and services, while respecting biological parents' rights where applicable.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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LB 389: Eliminate the levy authority of educational service units and provide state funding to educational service units

Nebraska bill LB 389 eliminates the ability of educational service units (ESUs) to collect local property taxes for funding. Instead, it requires the state to provide direct funding to ESUs according to specified formulas. This change affects ESUs and the school districts that previously contributed to ESU budgets through local tax levies. The bill modifies existing tax levy limits for school districts and ESUs to remove their authority to raise funds via property taxes, shifting responsibility to state appropriations.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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LB 498: Change provisions relating to foundation aid and certification dates under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

LB 498 updates Nebraska's school funding formula under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act. It changes foundation aid calculations: for school years 2023-24 and 2024-25, aid is $1,500 per formula student, but starting 2025-26, it will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also revises certification deadlines for school funding (moving the key date to March 1 annually) and reduces the portion of foundation aid counted toward school budgets from 100% to 60% for 2025-26 and later. These changes directly affect all Nebraska public school districts receiving state foundation aid.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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LB 597: Change provisions relating to foundation aid, local effort rate yield, adjusted valuations of property, and certification dates under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

Nebraska bill LB 597 modifies how public school districts receive state education funding under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, foundation aid will be calculated as the greater of $1,500 per formula student or 7.5% of each district's basic funding. It also reduces the percentage of foundation aid counted toward formula resources from 100% to 60% for future years and adjusts local effort rate calculations (reducing the deduction from property tax levies from 5 cents to 10 cents). These changes directly affect all Nebraska public school districts receiving state aid.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

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LB 449: Change provisions relating to the priority of projects and requirements of the state highway system plan

LB 449 amends Nebraska's state highway planning rules to prioritize preserving existing roads while establishing new criteria for project selection. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to consider traffic volume, safety, economic development, and population trends when setting priorities, and mandates that at least 70% of highway revenue raised in each district must fund projects within that same district. It also requires the highway system plan to designate expressways and account for district-specific revenue allocation. These changes directly affect Nebraska's transportation districts, local projects, and citizens by altering how highway funds are distributed and prioritized.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

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