This bill appropriates state funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1237, which is a separate piece of legislation. It allocates $871,419 to the Nebraska State Patrol for fiscal year 2026-27 and $50,000 to the Department of Administrative Services for the same period, with specific limits on how those funds can be spent on salaries and per diems. The bill also updates budget figures for the Legislative Council's services and includes $75,000 from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to support ongoing health-related research and policy development by the Health and Human Services Committee. Finally, it reappropriates any unspent money from previous budgets and repeals the original section that established these funding levels.
This bill allocates state funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 912, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation includes $187,151 from the General Fund and $40,000 from the Professional and Occupational Credentialing Cash Fund for the 2026-27 fiscal year, plus an additional $338,010 from the General Fund for 2027-28. These funds are designated for permanent and temporary employee salaries and per diems, with spending limits set at $115,740 for the first year and $162,035 for the second year. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval.
This bill appropriates $0 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $1 for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Behavioral Health Services Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services to support Legislative Bill 901. The funds are restricted to non-salary expenses and cannot be used for permanent or temporary employee salaries or per diems. Declared an emergency, the bill takes effect immediately upon passage and is part of a legislative package addressing behavioral health services funding.
LB 962 establishes the Youth Reentry and Transitional Support Act to support youth under 21 exiting juvenile detention, group homes, residential treatment programs, or probation supervision. The law requires state agencies to develop individualized transition plans within 60 days of custody, assign aftercare coordinators for up to 12 months post-release, and create individualized employment plans with career pathways. Key provisions include housing stabilization strategies, continuity of behavioral health and Medicaid services, credible messenger mentoring, and joint meetings between probation officers and coordinators. The program integrates existing state resources across the Department of Health and Human Services, Juvenile Services, Probation Administration, and the Department of Education.
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.
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.
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.
LB 816 protects the confidentiality of communications between public safety personnel and peer support team members. It makes peer support meetings and related records privileged and confidential, meaning they cannot be disclosed in court, treated as public records, or used in disciplinary proceedings. This law directly affects law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and support staff (like dispatchers) who receive or provide peer support for critical incidents or personal issues. The only exceptions to confidentiality are with the recipient's written consent or if a person's safety is at immediate risk.
Nebraska's LB 913 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator by a specified date. This coordinator will directly assist individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia and their caregivers by connecting them to resources, collecting data on dementia impacts, and evaluating service needs across the state. Key responsibilities include serving as a referral hub, recommending policy and funding changes, monitoring the state's dementia care plan, and organizing community solutions. The bill aims to improve coordinated care access for affected Nebraskans through these specific, actionable duties.
LB 867 amends multiple Nebraska statutes governing health and human services programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. It directly affects individuals receiving state benefits, including those in medical assistance, child care, and the "Bridge to Independence" program for young adults. Key changes include eliminating spousal asset requirements for medical assistance, adjusting eligibility for the Bridge to Independence program, modifying child care grant funding, and removing obsolete provisions like the Maternal and Child Health Work Fund. The bill also repeals outdated rules, such as the Nurse Licensure Compact and certain fingerprint requirements under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
