Appeals of certain motions advanced
A bill that would allow the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was advanced from general file April 24.
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Judiciary
Bill to prohibit minor consent defense advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would provide stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
Read moreRegulations approved for use of jailhouse informants
A bill that requires increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read moreBest practices adopted for school resource officers
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that establishes statewide standards for school resource officers.
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Increased judicial tampering penalties advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would increase penalties for witness and jury tampering.
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Regulations for use of jailhouse informants clears first round
A bill that would require increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was advanced from general file April 4.
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Immigration enforcement proposals considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 28 on two proposals that would govern how Nebraska law enforcement agencies enforce immigration policies.
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Best practices for school resource officers advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would establish statewide standards for school resource officers.
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Bill would expand informed consent for abortion
Medical providers would be required to provide additional information under a bill heard March 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreBill guarantees free communication for inmates, attorneys
An inmate is guaranteed access to his or her attorney under a bill passed by the Legislature March 21.
Read moreAutomatic sealing of juvenile records approved
A bill that will tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska passed March 21.
Read moreTelehealth access considered for medical abortion
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth.
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Extended statutes of limitation considered
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was considered March 13 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Bill would prohibit minor consent defense
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide stronger sexual assault protections.
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Repeal of death penalty discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard a bill March 7 that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty.
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