Prohibit conduct involving mail receptacle keys and locks with the intent to defraud or deprive another of property
This bill amends Nebraska's criminal code to clarify and expand definitions related to financial fraud. It defines "intent to defraud" (Section 28-618(10)) and prohibits conduct involving financial transaction devices with the purpose of defrauding others or depriving them of property. The key provisions harmonize existing laws and create new prohibitions around unauthorized use of financial devices, including counterfeit or altered devices. The bill title mentioning "mail receptacle keys" appears inconsistent with the actual content, which focuses solely on financial transaction fraud. It directly affects individuals committing financial fraud through devices like credit cards or payment systems.
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died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Committee
3
Amendments
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Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB785 amended into LB965 by AM3016
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Mar 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM2479
legislature
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bob Hallstrom
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