Timeline for abuse complaint reviews advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that would require a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Health and Human Services
Bill would stipulate Title X requirements
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 21 that would specify requirements for Nebraska recipients of federal funds that subsidize reproductive health care.
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Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round
After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
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Bill would change reflexology licensure
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 20 that would exempt reflexologists from licensure under the Massage Therapy Practice Act.
Read moreResidential testing for lead-based paint proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require testing for lead-based paint during the sale or rental of older residences in Nebraska.
Read moreLicensure fee waiver approved
Senators passed a bill March 15 that waives initial licensing fees for a variety of health professions under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Read moreBill would require emergency contraception information for assault survivors
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would require hospitals to offer more information to sexual assault survivors.
Read moreBill would change transitional foster care program
More Nebraska youth would be eligible for benefits from a transitional care program under a bill considered March 7 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreBill would increase resources to combat human trafficking
Nebraska would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking under a bill heard March 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreLawmakers approve patient safety fund
The Legislature passed a bill March 7 that funds enhanced safety training for medical professionals.
Read moreMedical synchronization bill approved
Legislators approved a bill March 7 that allows Nebraskans with multiple medical prescriptions to coordinate and collect all of their medication on the same day.
Read moreTreatment center licensure bill approved
Lawmakers approved a bill March 7 that allows mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure.
Read moreFamily planning bill introduced
Family planning services would be covered by Medicaid under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 22.
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Licensure fee waiver advanced
Senators advanced from general file a bill Feb. 21 that would waive initial licensing fees for a variety of health professions under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Read moreChanges to dental hygienist licensure sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 14 that meant to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.
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