Digital asset depository bill advanced
A bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.
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Mental health insurance requirements approved
Senators gave final approval April 15 to a bill that creates insurance parity for mental health services provided through telehealth in Nebraska.
Read moreStep therapy exception authorized
Health care providers will have greater ability to prescribe treatments under a bill passed March 25.
Read moreFinancial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults passed
Senators approved a bill March 25 that allows certain financial professionals to delay suspicious transactions.
Read moreMental health insurance requirements advance
Senators gave first-round approval March 15 to a bill that would create insurance reimbursement parity for mental health telehealth services.
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Bills would strengthen pharmacy benefit manager regulation
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard joint testimony March 2 on two bills that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
Read moreInstallment loan interest rate increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a bill that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
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Financial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults advanced
A bill that would allow certain financial professionals to delay suspicious transactions advanced from general file March 2.
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Step therapy exception bill clears first round
Health care providers would have greater ability to prescribe treatments not covered by health insurance under a bill advanced from general file March 2.
Read moreBill would require contraceptive insurance coverage
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would require an individual or group health insurance plan or self-funded employee benefit plan to include coverage for certain contraceptives.
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Insurance changes sought for certain damaged vehicles
Nebraska insurers would be restricted in the use of aftermarket parts for certain vehicles under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read moreBill would double auto insurance liability minimums
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would double the minimum automobile insurance coverage required in Nebraska.
Read moreBill seeks financial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults
Certain financial professionals would have authority to delay suspicious transactions under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Emergency medical billing and updates to a variety of banking laws were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session.
Read moreOmnibus banking bill passed
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 that makes a number of changes to state banking laws.
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