Minimum distance required for funeral picketers increased

Senators voted to increase the minimum distance required for picketing funerals passed March 10.

LB284, introduced by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, prohibits picketing of a funeral or memorial service within 500 feet of a cemetery, mortuary, church or other place of worship at the time of a funeral or memorial service. The previous limit was 300 feet.

The bill passed on a 48-0 vote.