Legislation

The Nebraska Legislature meets every year. In 2025, state senators will be in session through the start of June. At key moments during the legislative session, we will be calling on you to show up and speak out to defend our rights and freedoms in Nebraska. Learn how a bill becomes a law, then take action.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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LB 150

Status: Introduced

Repeals recent criminal legal reform intended to reduce bloated habitual offender terms for some Nebraskans.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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LB 159

Status: Introduced

Allows for consideration of whether a convicted Nebraskan has been the victim of abuse or trafficking in sentencing decisions.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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LB 181

Status: Introduced

Expands the Bridge to Independence program to all young people aging out of foster care, regardless of their immigration status.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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LB 222

Status: Introduced

Narrows the reasons that law enforcement officers can use to pull over a driver and requires written consent to search a car, limiting unnecessary stops and searches.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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LB 99

Status: Introduced

Limits long-term restrictive housing and solitary confinement and ends practice of involuntary double-bunking in restrictive housing.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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LB 101

Status: Introduced

Ensures tenants have the right to a trial by jury in an eviction proceeding.

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