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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1185: Adopt the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act

LB 1185 requires operators of conversational AI services (like chatbots) to clearly disclose when users are interacting with AI, especially for minors under 18. It prohibits using rewards to increase underage engagement, generating explicit content, or simulating human-like emotional connections (e.g., false romantic claims) for minors. The law also mandates AI systems to provide crisis resources for users mentioning self-harm and bans claims that AI offers professional mental health care. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $500,000 per operator, enforced by Nebraska’s Attorney General starting July 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure for minors, bans harmful practices, mandates crisis resources - regulates AI for consumer safety per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1078: Adopt the Fair Online Pricing Act

LB 1078, the Fair Online Pricing Act, prohibits online businesses from setting prices based on a consumer's device features (like battery life, age, or hardware performance) or location data used to make assumptions about the consumer. It allows pricing based on device condition for repairs or trade-ins, and permits location-based pricing for immediate services or legitimate cost differences (like taxes). The law applies to online retailers and service providers selling to Nebraska consumers through devices like smartphones or computers. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per incident, enforced by the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using device features/location data for pricing, protecting consumer privacy and preventing discriminatory practices in digital transactions.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1020: Provide for and change offenses involving mobile tracking devices, stalking, unlawful intrusion, operation of unmanned aircraft systems, and swatting and eliminate the requirement that courts impose probation for Class IV felonies

This bill amends Nebraska law to address several criminal offenses. It prohibits installing mobile tracking devices on others' property without consent (with limited exceptions for parents, law enforcement, or business purposes), updates stalking penalties, restricts drone operations in sensitive areas requiring operator certification, and creates a new offense for "swatting" (false emergency reports) that mandates restitution. It also removes the mandatory probation requirement for Class IV felony convictions. The bill directly affects individuals using tracking technology, drone operators, and courts handling specific criminal cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves mandatory probation for Class IV felonies (reform measure), prohibits unauthorized mobile tracking (privacy protection), and creates swatting offense with restitution (public safety). Aligns with reform goals.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized mobile tracking (data privacy) and regulates drone operations for safety, aligning with privacy protection and cybersecurity indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Probation & Parole Emerging Technology

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1006: Adopt the Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Predatory Pricing Act

This bill prohibits Nebraska businesses from using consumer data (like personal or protected class information) to set personalized prices through algorithms or AI. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" that varies prices for different customers based on their data, and requires clear, visible price disclosures (like unit pricing on shelves) for grocery stores and other retailers. The law applies to all businesses operating in Nebraska, focusing on preventing price discrimination and ensuring transparency in pricing practices. It aims to protect consumers from opaque, data-driven pricing models while addressing concerns about their impact on competition and jobs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans AI-driven personalized pricing using consumer data, enhancing data privacy protections under consumer protection framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1083: Adopt the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, create a fund, and change provisions relating to records which may be withheld from the public

Nebraska's LB 1083 adopts the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, requiring AI companies using massive computing power for high-risk systems (called "frontier models") to assess and publicly report safety risks. It directly affects "frontier developers" (those training models exceeding 10^26 computing operations) and "large chatbot providers" (with $25M+ annual revenue) who serve minors. Key provisions mandate annual safety assessments for catastrophic risks (e.g., AI enabling weapons or causing mass harm) and child safety incidents, with annual public safety reports. The bill also creates a fund for oversight and modifies public records rules to allow withholding certain AI safety information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates safety assessments for high-risk AI systems to protect users, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital rights and cybersecurity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1175: Change provisions relating to civil actions under the Parental Rights in Social Media Act

LB 1175 amends Nebraska's Parental Rights in Social Media Act to allow parents or minors harmed by social media companies to sue under product liability law instead of general civil actions. It reclassifies social media platforms as "products" for legal purposes, enabling lawsuits claiming harm from platform design or features (like addiction or exploitation) as if they were defective products. This directly affects parents of minors or minors themselves who believe social media companies violated the act by retaining their data or causing harm. The bill changes the legal mechanism for seeking damages but does not alter the types of harms (e.g., self-harm, addiction) that qualify for compensation under the law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyReclassifies social media as 'products' enabling lawsuits over design harms, regulating tech companies for consumer protection under product liability law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1214: Create a pilot program for neighborhood data collaboratives

LB 1214 creates a Nebraska pilot program funding up to five neighborhood data collaboratives through the Department of Health and Human Services. These collaboratives must include at least three neighborhood associations, one nonprofit, and one regional planning organization, and focus on resident-led data projects addressing community priorities. The $250,000 allocated will cover technology, resident training, staffing, and evaluation - not planning - while requiring annual reports to the Legislature on outcomes and scalability. The program directly affects local neighborhood groups, nonprofits, and regional planning bodies by providing resources to build data-driven community initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250,000 from state budget for neighborhood data collaboratives, funding public service initiatives through Department of Health and Human Services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds technology, resident training, and staffing for neighborhood data collaboratives addressing community priorities, promoting resident-led digital initiatives.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1025: Provide for an excise tax on certain social media platform businesses

LB 1025 imposes a new excise tax on social media companies that collect consumer data from Nebraska residents. Starting January 1, 2027, companies must pay tax based on the number of Nebraska consumers whose data they collect monthly: $0 for under 50,000 users, $0.10 per user over 50,000 but under 250,000, and $40,000 plus $0.25 per user over 250,000 but under 500,000. The tax directly affects for-profit social media platforms meeting the bill's definition (excluding search engines, email services, and certain professional tools). It targets data collection practices rather than platform usage, creating a tiered revenue stream for Nebraska.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on social media platforms to generate state revenue, directly increasing budget funds through targeted taxation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill taxes social media data collection, regulating tech companies for consumer privacy protection per its definition of data collection impact.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 473: Change provisions of the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act

LB 473 updates Nebraska's Money Transmitters Act to modernize regulations for digital payment services and money transmission businesses operating in the state. It revises definitions (like "average daily money transmission liability" calculated quarterly), adjusts licensing fees (including a $50,000 fee for digital asset depositories), and clarifies requirements for licenses, examinations, and prohibited activities. The bill directly affects money transmitters, including digital payment platforms and money transfer services, by updating their regulatory obligations and fee structure. It also eliminates outdated sections (8-2743-8-2747) to streamline the law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyModernizes regulations for digital payment services, enabling digital transaction infrastructure under clear licensing rules for digital asset depositories.85% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 375: Adopt the Grocer Reinvestment Option Act

LB 375 creates a grant program to help Nebraska grocery stores in smaller communities expand access to nutritious food. It provides funding for specific "new investments" like technology upgrades, transitioning to cooperative business models, or improving supply chains, primarily targeting stores in towns under 40,000 residents or Nebraska’s 90 least-populated counties. To qualify, stores must meet eligibility criteria including demonstrating community need, having a self-sustaining plan, and committing to match at least half the project cost. Grants must be spent within three years, and the program requires annual reporting on funded projects and outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state grant program funding grocery store expansions in underserved communities, directly allocating public funds for community nutrition access under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to nutritious food in underserved communities, supporting public health initiatives related to diet and chronic disease prevention.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds technology upgrades as a qualifying investment for grocery store grants to improve supply chains and access in underserved communities.95% confidence

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