Session Review: Judiciary
Senators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
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Child custody cannot be denied due to disability
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that protects the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read moreCivil liability for foster care misrepresentation approved
The state Department of Health and Human Services can be held liable in certain civil proceedings under a bill passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read moreConvictions to be set aside for sex trafficking victims
Victims of sex trafficking can have their convictions set aside and their court records sealed under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreRequirement for correctional overcrowding emergency plan approved
The state Department of Correctional Services will be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreBill to control high-cost calls for inmates passed
Senators passed a bill April 11 that will improve inmates’ access to communication.
Read moreGuns prohibited for certain juveniles
Certain adjudicated youth will be temporarily barred from possessing firearms under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreBill clarifying legal immunity for overdoses passed
The Legislature passed a bill April 11 that extends legal immunity to certain law enforcement employees who deal with drug overdose victims.
Read moreEmancipation process approved for minors
The Legislature passed a bill April 11 that allows certain minors to seek legal independence.
Read moreProposal that would prevent child custody being denied due to disability amended, advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from select file April 10 that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
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Requirement for correctional overcrowding emergency plan advanced
The state Department of Correctional Services would be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 29.
Read moreProhibition against threatening electronic communications approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 29 to a bill making it a criminal offense to threaten someone with a text or email message.
Read moreTighter controls on opiate prescriptions passed
A bill to tighten restrictions on dispensing opiates in Nebraska was passed by the Legislature March 29.
Read moreAssault protections extended to health care providers
The Legislature passed a bill March 29 that enhances assault penalties for health care providers.
Read moreBill equalizes district court caseloads
Lawmakers passed a bill March 29 that will help equalize caseloads in the district court system.
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