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LB 48 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Establish a Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Center Pilot Program

LB 48 establishes a five-year pilot program for Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Centers in Nebraska's metropolitan cities. These centers will provide free, 24/7 support services - including mental health counseling, family support, educational resources, and trauma-informed care - to youth and families at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. To qualify, centers must partner with community organizations, meet quality standards through a formal designation process, and track outcomes to measure success in preventing justice system involvement. Two centers will be designated under this program, focusing on addressing root causes like family dynamics and mental health through community-driven solutions.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prevents juvenile justice system entry via free support services (mental health, trauma care), aligning with reform goals to reduce recidivism and strengthen community-based alternatives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly includes mental health counseling as core service in pilot centers, advancing access to mental health care for at-risk youth.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Legislature Passage
May 2025
Legislature Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Signed Jun 6, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrollment and Review ER79 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reference a specific existing statute (68-996) instead of creating a new standalone section, and the description of the program's purpose was updated to emphasize culturally respectful environments and creating tailored action plans. The amendment also added a requirement to change provisions relating to the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund, indicating a shift in how the program may be funded or administered.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from establishing a new standalone section to amending an existing statute (68-996), and the program's purpose description was modified to include specific goals around culturally respectful environments and long-term action planning.
TECHNICAL

Changed the legislative structure from a new standalone section to an amendment of existing statute 68-996.

DEFINITION

Updated the program description to emphasize creating a safe, culturally respectful environment and developing tailored action plans for youth and families.

FISCAL

Added a requirement to change provisions relating to the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund, suggesting a shift in funding mechanisms.

Floor votes · Legislature Apr 3, 2025

How they voted

29–8
Passed · 12 other
Total votes 49
Apr 3, 2025
N Nonpartisan49
29 Yea 8 Nay 12
59% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
32
Key actions
8
Committee
2
Jun 6, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025
executive
May 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
May 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause stricken 27-21*-1
legislature
May 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
McKinney FA329 adopted
legislature
May 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
McKinney AM1465 adopted
legislature
May 14, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Enrollment and Review ER79 adopted
legislature
Apr 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Health and Human Services AM680 adopted
legislature
Mar 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM680
legislature
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
legislature
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Terrell McKinney
Terrell McKinney
NNonpartisan
NE
11