Provide for benefits under the Young Adult Bridge to Independence Act for young adults not lawfully present in the United States
This bill expands Nebraska's Young Adult Bridge to Independence program to include young adults not lawfully present in the U.S., removing immigration status as an eligibility barrier. It amends eligibility rules (effective January 2026) to allow these individuals - primarily youth aged 16-24 transitioning from foster care - to access medical care (including Medicaid options), housing support, and case management services. Key provisions require the Department of Health and Human Services to update state plans and ensure services like emergency medical care and foster care maintenance payments are provided regardless of immigration status. The bill directly affects vulnerable young adults in Nebraska's foster care system who would otherwise be excluded from this support.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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6
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2
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
legislature
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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