Emergency management registry approved

Senators gave final approval March 28 to a bill intended to facilitate assistance to people with functional needs in emergency situations.

LB434, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Scott Price, allows emergency management and other public agencies to create registries for the purpose of planning assistance for people with functional needs before, during and after a disaster or emergency.

Information obtained for such purposes will not be considered a public record and participation is voluntary. Improper release of registry information will be a Class III misdemeanor.

The bill passed on a 43-0 vote.