Nebraska Bills

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 24: Change provisions relating to probation and waiver of probation fees

Nebraska's LB 24 establishes standardized fees for people on probation and participants in non-probation programs using probation resources. It requires a $30 one-time enrollment fee and monthly fees of $25 (standard probation) or $35 (intensive supervision), payable until probation ends. The bill mandates courts to waive these fees for individuals previously found indigent or facing undue financial hardship after a hearing. Crucially, it prohibits revoking probation solely for nonpayment if the person demonstrates financial inability through court procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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LB 219: Remove a requirement for a minimum term of post-release supervision for Class III and IIIA felonies

This bill removes the minimum nine-month requirement for post-release supervision for individuals convicted of Class III and IIIA felonies who receive prison sentences. Previously, such offenders had to serve at least nine months under supervision after prison. The change eliminates this mandatory minimum period, allowing courts to determine supervision terms without that fixed requirement. It directly affects people convicted of these specific felony classes who are sentenced to prison. The bill amends Nebraska's sentencing statute to remove this specific provision.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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LB 57: State intent regarding appropriations for medicaid assisted-living facilities

This bill sets specific funding amounts to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted-living facilities in Nebraska. It directs $7,926,576 (FY2025-26) and $8,243,639 (FY2026-27) to the Department of Health and Human Services to raise daily rates for these facilities under Nebraska's Medicaid waiver program. The funds will increase the daily rate to $88.24 for 2025-26 and $91.78 for 2026-27, applying equally to both rural and urban facilities participating in the program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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LB 334: Provide for confidentiality of certain candidate filing form information for judges filing for retention

LB 334 makes the residence address, mailing address, and telephone number of judges seeking retention confidential. This applies only to judges running for retention (a process where voters decide whether to keep an incumbent judge) and not to other candidates. The bill requires filing officers (like the Secretary of State) to keep this contact information private, removing it from public candidate filing forms. It does not change voting rules or election procedures, only the confidentiality of specific personal details for judges in retention races.

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LB 322: Prohibit assault on a pharmacist and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals

LB 322 increases penalties for assaulting specific professionals while they are working. It makes assault on pharmacists, healthcare workers (including hospital/clinic staff), and emergency responders a higher felony classification when committed during their duties at pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics. The bill defines "pharmacist" as a state-licensed pharmacy practitioner and "health care professional" to include all employees at healthcare facilities. This amendment enhances existing assault penalties for these targeted groups without creating new prohibitions. The bill is currently postponed indefinitely in Nebraska's legislative process.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

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LB 394: Change provisions of the Weights and Measures Act

LB 394 updates Nebraska's Weights and Measures Act by adopting current federal standards from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) handbooks, effective January 1, 2019. It directly affects businesses using commercial weighing/measuring devices (like grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies) by requiring compliance with updated federal rules on device accuracy, labeling, and pricing displays. Key provisions include adopting NIST Handbook 44 for device standards, revising registration fees for personnel, and adding rules for permanently closed businesses. The bill aligns state enforcement with federal practices without changing core consumer protections.

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LB 26: Include certain hospital and health clinic employees within statutes protecting health care professionals from assault

LB 26 would expand legal protections against assault to include all employees at hospitals and health clinics, not just licensed medical staff like doctors or nurses. It redefines "health care professional" in Nebraska's assault statutes to explicitly cover non-clinical workers such as receptionists, administrative staff, and support personnel. This change ensures that anyone working in these facilities - regardless of their specific role - would be protected under existing laws for assault against healthcare workers. The bill directly affects thousands of frontline healthcare employees who previously may not have been explicitly included in these legal safeguards.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

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LB 243: Change provisions relating to sidewalk assessments by county governments

LB 243 changes how Nebraska counties collect sidewalk assessments from property owners. It amends state law to allow these assessments to be collected using the same methods as county or state taxes on real estate, replacing the previous process. This directly affects property owners in counties that impose sidewalk assessments, streamlining their collection through standard tax enforcement procedures. The bill repeals the original section governing sidewalk assessments to implement this change.

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LB 329: Change provisions relating to sexual abuse by a school employee

LB 329 redefines terms related to sexual abuse by school employees in Nebraska, specifically expanding the definition of "school employee" to include contractors like resource officers or consultants working at schools. It creates three felony degrees based on the type of contact: sexual penetration (first degree, Class IIA felony), sexual contact (second degree, Class IIIA felony), and a pattern of conduct (third degree, Class IV felony). The bill explicitly states that student consent is never a defense to these charges. It directly affects school employees (including contractors) and students aged 16-19 enrolled in state-approved schools.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

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LB 271: Provide a penalty for the offense of interference with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel

LB 271 prohibits interference with Nebraska railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, directly affecting anyone who disrupts rail operations. It defines "interference" broadly to include tampering with tracks, signals, trains, or facilities; assaulting workers; or making false threats about rail safety. The bill establishes a serious felony charge (Class IIIA) for violating these provisions, replacing prior language in Nebraska's criminal code. This law aims to protect rail workers, passengers, and critical transportation infrastructure from deliberate or reckless disruptions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

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LB 284: Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services

LB 284 appropriates $500,000 from the Health and Human Services Cash Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to fund Program 514. The funds are specifically for state aid to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides health care screening, sports competitions, educational opportunities, and leadership training for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries. It directly affects the nonprofit organization and the individuals with disabilities it serves through these programs. The bill is purely a funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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LB 395: Change provisions relating to unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile offender and sealed records

Nebraska's LB 395 would have changed rules for juveniles (under age 25) previously found guilty of certain felonies or domestic violence misdemeanors, who are currently banned from possessing firearms. It created a process allowing these individuals to petition a court for exemption from the firearm ban once they turn 19 (to juvenile court) or 25 (to district court), considering their behavior and future crime risk. The bill also clarified that sealing a juvenile's criminal record (through court order) does not remove the firearm ban, and the sealed record would still indicate the underlying offense. However, the bill was amended into another measure (LB530) on June 6, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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