Juvenile justice omnibus bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Judiciary
Student mental health considerations advanced
A bill that seeks to prioritize students’ mental health was advanced from general file March 5.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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Mental health care directives win first-round approval
Nebraskans would have more control over their future mental health care under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Immunity for emergency child removal advanced
A person assisting a child believed to be in imminent danger would be eligible for legal immunity under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Sexual assault survivor protections advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill March 3 that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.
Read moreBan on facial recognition evidence considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
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Visitation rights proposed for grandparents
The Judiciary Committee held a joint hearing Feb. 27 on two proposals to ensure the visitation rights of grandparents.
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Combination of certain drug offenses proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that seeks to expand drug enforcement in the state.
Read moreLimitations on gun purchase, possession sought
A bill that would limit who could purchase or possess a firearm was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
Read moreRepeal of abortion reversal language considered
Health care providers in Nebraska no longer would be required to provide certain information to women seeking abortions under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill would ban abortion procedure
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
Read moreHarsher penalties proposed for sexual misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
Read moreEarlier parole eligibility considered
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.
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Caretaker diversion programs considered
Cities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
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