Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

This bill amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act by removing three specific defenses employers could previously use to avoid paying claims. It abolishes defenses based on (1) employee negligence (unless willful or due to intoxication), (2) negligence by a fellow employee, or (3) an employee assumed risks related to unsafe workplace conditions. The change directly affects workers filing compensation claims and employers defending against those claims. As written, the bill ensures these defenses are no longer legally valid in workers' compensation cases under Nebraska law.