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passed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1237A: Appropriation Bill

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to support implementation of LB 1237, allocating $871,419 to Nebraska State Patrol and $50,000 to Department of Administrative Services, directly funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $75,000 from Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund, indicating funding support for healthcare initiatives.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 912A: Appropriation Bill

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds to support Department of Health and Human Services programs, increasing government spending for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funds to Department of Health and Human Services for employee salaries and per diems, directly supporting healthcare operations and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medical Licensing

in committee · Nebraska · Legislature Jul 21, 2026

LR 382: Interim study to examine issues related to play therapy access in Nebraska

This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on play therapy access for children and families in the state. The study will examine evidence on play therapy effectiveness, current regulations, billing challenges, required credentials, and how other states handle this mental health intervention. The committee will review potential policy changes and determine if additional state funding is needed, then submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This measure focuses on gathering information to inform future decisions rather than implementing immediate policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study on play therapy access, examining effectiveness and potential policy changes to improve mental health service availability for children and families.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 773: Eliminate a sunset date and change provisions of the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program

LB 773 extends Nebraska's Prenatal Plus Program beyond its original 2028 end date, ensuring continued support for at-risk mothers. The bill modifies eligibility requirements, updates which services qualify for reimbursement (including nutrition counseling, psychosocial support, and breastfeeding sessions), and extends the Department of Health and Human Services' annual reporting requirement through 2034. This program directly affects pregnant and postpartum mothers in Nebraska who qualify as "at-risk" due to factors affecting maternal or infant health. The changes make the program permanent (removing the sunset date), clarify covered services, and require longer-term data collection on program outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends Nebraska's Prenatal Plus Program, expands qualifying services (nutrition, psychosocial support), and ensures continued healthcare access for at-risk mothers, directly strengthening maternal health coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 939: Adopt the Saving Human Connection Act

LB 939 requires AI chatbot platforms to block human-like features (such as claiming to feel emotions or build relationships) for users under 18. Platforms must display clear warnings every 30 minutes stating the AI isn't human, and implement systems to detect emergencies like self-harm. The law applies to all generative AI systems starting January 1, 2028, and also mandates measures to prevent emotional dependence on AI chatbots. It directly affects AI platforms, minors, and all users interacting with AI chatbots.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires AI platforms to detect self-harm emergencies, directly supporting mental health safety for minors.80% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI features for minors to prevent emotional dependence, directly limiting AI system capabilities95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 804: Provide confidential peer support counseling for law enforcement officers, emergency services personnel, and Nebraska National Guard personnel

Nebraska bill LB 804 creates confidential peer support counseling for law enforcement officers, emergency services personnel (including firefighters and EMTs), and Nebraska National Guard members. It protects communications during these sessions from being disclosed in court, to the public, or used in legal proceedings, while defining "peer support specialists" as trained colleagues who lead sessions after traumatic incidents. The confidentiality does not apply to threats of suicide, criminal acts, or required abuse reports. This bill makes existing peer support programs legally protected without creating new funding or services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides confidential mental health support for law enforcement, enhancing officer well-being within criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates confidential mental health peer support for first responders, expanding access to care and protecting patient rights through legal confidentiality protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 858: Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for federally qualified community health centers

LB 858 allocates $2.1 million annually from state General Funds to seven specific federally qualified community health centers in Nebraska (including Charles Drew Health Center and OneWorld Community Health Centers) for general services, with each center receiving $300,000. It also provides $1.4 million for dental services ($200,000 per center) and $750,000 from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund distributed proportionally based on each center's previous year's uninsured client count. An additional $500,000 from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund is allocated for FY2026-27 to expand services like behavioral health or dental care, with funding tied to the Uniform Data System Report. The bill directs these funds to increase health care access through existing or new services, locations, equipment, or capital projects at the seven centers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2.1M state funds to community health centers for general/dental services, directly expanding access and funding for underserved populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1131: Adopt the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act and eliminate personal property tax and sales and use tax exemptions relating to data centers

LB 1131 creates a new tax credit program to support domestic violence and human trafficking service providers, distributing $5.7 million annually starting in 2027. This includes $480,000 for tribal programs, $300,000 for a statewide coalition, and $5.22 million based on population or service area size. The bill also eliminates existing tax exemptions for data centers, removing their personal property tax and sales tax exemptions. These changes directly affect nonprofit service providers and data center operators in Nebraska, with credits being refundable and transferable to other taxpayers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $5.7M annual tax credit for domestic violence/human trafficking services and eliminates data center tax exemptions, strengthening state revenue allocation for essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health services for domestic violence/human trafficking victims via tax credits, directly supporting healthcare topic of mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Credits

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LR 316CA: Constitutional amendment to provide for certain rights of persons with disabilities

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees healthcare access meeting needs of disabled persons, directly protecting patient rights and improving access under constitutional amendment.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandatory dementia care training for adult protective services officials improves care quality for vulnerable adults, strengthening healthcare service standards through enhanced professional competence.90% confidence