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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 933: Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act

LB 933 protects Nebraska healthcare practitioners who recommend medical cannabis under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act. The bill shields doctors, nurses, and other licensed providers from disciplinary action - including license penalties or civil fines - when they provide a written recommendation or state in their professional opinion that a patient may benefit from cannabis for medical treatment. This applies specifically to recommendations for conditions like chronic pain or nausea, not general cannabis use. The law directly affects healthcare professionals who interact with medical cannabis patients in Nebraska.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 881: Require law enforcement agencies, jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to receive approval prior to entering into agreements to enforce immigration law

Nebraska's LB 881 requires law enforcement agencies, county/city jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to obtain prior approval from their local governing body before entering agreements to enforce immigration law. This applies to any agreement involving immigration enforcement actions like detention or arrest, excluding human trafficking-related agreements. The bill mandates a 30-day written notice to the local governing body, a public hearing, and approval before any new agreement takes effect starting July 1, 2026. Existing agreements must terminate by December 1, 2026, unless approved by the local body by October 15, 2026. Agencies must also report all approved agreements to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement within 60 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 932: Provide an income tax adjustment for tip income and income received from overtime compensation

LB 932 would amend Nebraska's tax code to create a specific income tax adjustment for tip income and overtime compensation. This adjustment would directly affect workers who earn tips (such as in restaurants or hospitality) or receive overtime pay (common in hourly jobs). The bill adds these income types to the list of modifications applied to federal income when calculating state tax liability. The adjustment would change how these specific income sources are treated in Nebraska's tax computation, though the exact mechanism (e.g., deduction or credit) is not detailed in the provided text. This policy change updates the state's tax code to address these income categories.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 930: Provide an income tax deduction to retired firefighters and law enforcement officers for annual retirement benefits

LB 930 would amend Nebraska's tax code to allow retired firefighters and law enforcement officers to deduct their annual retirement benefits from their state taxable income. This change would directly reduce the state income tax burden for eligible retired public safety officers. The bill creates a specific tax deduction for retirement benefits received by these groups, adjusting how their income is calculated for state tax purposes. The policy change is a concrete modification to Nebraska's tax code for this targeted group of retirees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 931: Provide an income tax credit related to premium payments for a qualified health plan

Nebraska's LB 931 creates a refundable state income tax credit for residents who purchase health insurance through the federal Marketplace. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income Nebraskans with federal adjusted gross income of $29,000 or less who qualify for the federal premium tax credit. The credit equals 100% of the federal credit for incomes up to $22,000, decreasing by 10% for each $1,000 over that threshold (e.g., 90% for $23,000). This credit is refundable, meaning eligible residents receive cash payments even if their state tax liability is zero.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1055: Provide training requirements for an adult protective services official under the Adult Protective Services Act

LB 1055 requires Nebraska adult protective services officials - state employees who develop and implement protective services - to complete mandatory training on Alzheimer's and dementia care. The training, at least one hour long, must cover topics like behavioral symptoms, respectful communication, safety risks (including wandering), identifying abuse and neglect, and referral protocols. Officials must complete this training before starting their role or within 30 days of the bill's effective date, and renew it every five years. This bill directly affects state employees in adult protective services roles under Nebraska's Adult Protective Services Act.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1032: Provide for recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws

Nebraska's LB 1032 amends adoption laws to recognize and enforce tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act. The bill directly affects Native American children, tribes, and families involved in tribal adoption processes by ensuring these adoptions are legally valid in Nebraska courts. Key provisions harmonize state adoption statutes (including those governing consent, parental rights termination, and foster care) with tribal practices, requiring courts to honor tribal adoption orders. The bill defines terms like "tribal customary adoption" and removes barriers that previously prevented tribal adoptions from being recognized under state law. This change aligns Nebraska's adoption system with tribal sovereignty and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 958: Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of doula services and change reporting requirements under the Medical Assistance Act, change provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, and provide limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program

This bill requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to obtain legislative approval before applying for or amending a federal 1915(c) Medicaid waiver that would introduce individual cost limits, reduce total service hours, or narrow eligibility criteria. It also defines "nursing facility level of care" as a Medicaid recipient needing assistance with two or more daily activities in a community setting, provided the waiver program remains cost-neutral. These changes directly affect Medicaid recipients, providers, and the Department of Health and Human Services by regulating waiver modifications and clarifying service standards. The bill harmonizes existing definitions within Nebraska's Medical Assistance Act to ensure consistency in Medicaid program administration.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 990: Rename the School District Property Tax Relief Act as the Live Here Thrive Here Act and the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund as the Live Here Thrive Here Credit Fund and change the distribution of property tax credits under the act

Nebraska's LB 990 renames the "School District Property Tax Relief Act" to the "Live Here Thrive Here Act" and changes the "School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund" to the "Live Here Thrive Here Credit Fund." The bill modifies how property tax credits are distributed by adjusting the state's fiscal transfer process under Section 77-4602. Specifically, it directs funds to the new credit fund based on comparisons between actual and estimated state revenue, with the State Treasurer making transfers according to these calculations. This policy change directly affects property owners in Nebraska school districts who receive tax credits for real property taxes paid.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 841: Change provisions relating to special education services, parental consent, and hearings

LB 841 amends Nebraska's special education laws to clarify requirements for student identification, parental consent, and dispute resolution. It requires school districts to provide services only to students properly identified under existing law and mandates parental/legal guardian consent before changing an individualized education program (IEP), unless the district documents reasonable efforts to obtain consent (with no response in 10 days) or secures hearing approval. The bill shifts the burden of proof and burden of production to school districts during special education hearings, meaning schools must demonstrate their position rather than parents proving the school wrong. It also sets a 45-day deadline for hearing officers to issue final decisions. This directly affects students with disabilities, their families, and school districts across Nebraska.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 993: Provide a cause of action for deprivation of constitutional rights by a law enforcement officer, eliminate the defense of qualified immunity as prescribed, and change provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and State Tort Claims Act

LB 993 creates a new legal pathway for people in Nebraska to sue law enforcement officers who violate their constitutional rights (like freedom from unreasonable searches or excessive force). It eliminates "qualified immunity" (a defense that previously shielded officers from lawsuits) and requires public employers (like cities or counties) to cover legal costs for officers unless they acted maliciously. The bill also waives government immunity for these cases and exempts them from standard tort claims processes, allowing victims to seek damages for injuries, emotional harm, or loss of liberty within three years of the violation. This directly affects law enforcement officers, their employers, and Nebraskans whose rights were allegedly violated by police or correctional staff.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 769: Provide for University of Nebraska State Museum License Plates, provide duties to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the University of Nebraska, and create a fund

LB 769 creates a new specialty license plate for the University of Nebraska State Museum. The bill amends Nebraska's license plate statute to authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to design and issue these plates, with fees collected funding a dedicated University of Nebraska State Museum Fund. The plates must reflect the museum's mission, and the fund will support the museum's operations and programs. This is a procedural bill adding a new specialty plate option similar to existing designs like Arbor Day or Cornhusker Spirit plates.