Session Review: Judiciary
Updating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
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Special committee approved to oversee Corrections
The Legislature will establish another committee to oversee the state Department of Correctional Services under a resolution adopted by the Legislature May 18.
Read moreMedicaid reimbursement from hidden assets approved
Before lawmakers passed LB72 in 2015, the state could recover only assets from a probate estate to settle a Medicaid debt. That bill adopted the federal definition of an estate to include additional assets in an attempt to combat the hiding of assets.
Read moreJudicial salary increase approved
Judges will receive a pay raise under a bill passed by the Legislature May 16.
Read moreStronger human trafficking penalties adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 16 that addresses the rise in human trafficking in the state.
Read moreSelf-storage lien practices updated
A bill that allows self-storage facility owners to impose liens on personal property was passed May 8.
Read moreCounty courts authorized to determine competency
A bill that expands the authority of county courts to determine a person’s competency to stand trial was passed May 8.
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Stronger human trafficking penalties clarified, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 5 that would address the rise in human trafficking in the state.
Read moreIntent to be considered for knife possession charge
A bill that clarifies the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was passed by the Legislature May 4.
Read moreStatute of limitations removed for child sex assault
A bill that allows child victims of sexual assault more time to seek damages was passed by the Legislature May 3.
Read moreArchery ban for convicted felons eliminated
A felony conviction will no longer preclude a person from owning archery equipment under a bill passed by the Legislature May 3.
Read moreStatute of limitations exception for child sex assault amended, advanced
Retroactive provisions were removed from a bill that would provide child victims of sexual assault more time to seek damages file April 25.
Read moreDrug overdose immunity passed
A bill that provides legal immunity to anyone seeking help for a drug overdose was passed April 24.
Read moreFamily visitation rights approved
A bill that ensures that family members have access to loved ones under the care of a caregiver or health care facility was passed April 24.
Read moreFirst responders’ health insurance to be retained
Injured first responders can keep their health insurance coverage under a bill passed April 24.
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