Rep. George Dungan

Maddy summaryLB 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.

Maddy summaryLB 1136 requires cities, counties, and other local governments in Nebraska to publicly list on their websites who can legally accept tort claims (like injury or property damage lawsuits against them). This includes the name, title, and mailing address of the designated official or law department. Filing a claim with this listed recipient satisfies legal filing requirements, and if a government fails to maintain accurate website information, the deadlines for filing claims and lawsuits are extended. The bill directly affects residents filing claims against local governments and ensures clearer, more accessible claim submission processes.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 780 requires all health insurance plans sold in the state to cover eating disorder treatment starting January 1, 2027. This includes medical, psychological, pharmaceutical care, nutritional counseling, and all treatment levels (inpatient to intensive outpatient), without denying coverage based on body weight, BMI, or prior treatment history. The bill prohibits insurers from applying stricter limits to eating disorder benefits than those for medical/surgical care and mandates that treatment reviews be conducted by specialists in eating disorders. It directly affects insurance providers operating in Nebraska and individuals seeking eating disorder treatment covered under these plans.

Maddy summaryLB 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act to change when wage replacement payments begin for work-related injuries. It maintains a three-day waiting period for short-term disabilities but shifts the start date for longer disabilities: if injury lasts two weeks or more, payments begin from the injury date (not the fourth day). The change directly affects Nebraska workers injured on the job whose disability extends beyond two weeks. The bill corrects a confusing phrasing in the current law about "third seven calendar days" and "fourth eighth calendar day" to clarify the waiting period. (Note: Bill text contains apparent typographical errors in the original section being amended.)

Maddy summaryLB 1011 amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act to update compensation schedules for permanent injuries resulting from workplace accidents. It directly affects workers who suffer permanent loss or impairment of body parts, such as fingers, toes, eyes, or limbs. The bill specifies fixed compensation periods: for example, loss of a thumb now entitles workers to two-thirds of daily wages for 60 weeks, loss of an index finger for 35 weeks, and loss of an eye for 125 weeks. These changes replace prior provisions for permanent disability compensation under Section 48-121.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 1034 prohibits school staff, contractors, and agents from allowing federal immigration enforcement officers access to school grounds or students for immigration enforcement purposes without a valid judicial warrant. The bill defines a "valid judicial warrant" as one issued by a judge or magistrate specifically authorizing the requested access, excluding immigration detainers or administrative documents. It explicitly allows schools to comply with valid judicial warrants, court orders, or respond to immediate threats to health or safety. This law directly affects all public K-12 schools in Nebraska and their employees by requiring federal immigration officers to obtain a court-issued warrant before entering school facilities for enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 1186 adopts the "Affordable American Energy and Jobs Act" to streamline development of wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and battery storage projects. It requires private energy developers to sign long-term power purchase agreements with public entities (like municipal utilities or power districts) for all energy generated, while prohibiting eminent domain over these projects. The bill mandates the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment to create non-binding "best practices" guidelines for siting projects, covering wildlife protection, agricultural land preservation, community benefits, and job creation for Nebraskans. Counties that adopt these guidelines become eligible for additional revenue from the nameplate capacity tax. The law focuses on balancing project development with community and environmental considerations through standardized planning criteria.

Maddy summaryLB 762 requires most health insurance policies in Nebraska to cover treatment for two specific pediatric conditions: pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). It mandates coverage for recommended treatments like antibiotics, medication, behavioral therapy, plasma exchange, and immunoglobulin, directly affecting families of children diagnosed with these conditions and insurers offering health coverage in the state. Insurers must report coverage denials for these treatments annually to the Department of Insurance, which will publish a public report starting in 2028. The bill aims to ensure access to medically necessary care for affected children without insurer denials.

Maddy summaryNebraska bill LB 778 amends the Civic and Community Center Financing Act to change grant eligibility rules. It prohibits municipalities from receiving state funding for community centers if they previously received grants for sports arenas (Sports Arena Facility Financing Act) or convention centers (Convention Center Facility Financing Act). For the 2023-2024 grant cycle, municipalities must partner with a certified creative district to qualify, with grants starting at $100,000 and coordinated with the Nebraska Arts Council. This temporary rule expires June 30, 2024. The bill directly affects cities seeking community center funding and certified creative districts.