Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 877: Designate certain substances as controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

LB 877 amends Nebraska's Uniform Controlled Substances Act to add specific substances to the list of controlled drugs and correct spelling errors in the existing schedule. This change will subject these substances to the same legal restrictions as other controlled drugs under state law, affecting law enforcement, healthcare providers, and individuals who possess or distribute them. The bill updates the law's definitions and schedules to include these new substances. The exact list of substances designated is not provided in the bill text excerpt.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds substances to controlled list, expanding criminalization and enforcement scope without reform indicators90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 751: Require a study to improve reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children

Nebraska's LB 751 requires the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct a study aimed at improving how missing Black women and children are reported and investigated within the state. The study will involve collaborating with the Commission on African American Affairs, law enforcement partners, community organizations, and the U.S. Department of Justice to identify barriers, assess resource needs, and develop strategies for better reporting and investigation. The State Patrol must submit a report by June 1, 2027, containing data on missing Black women and children, analysis of existing barriers, and specific recommendations for policy or resource improvements. This bill directly affects Black women and children in Nebraska who go missing, as well as the state agencies responsible for their safety and investigation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses systemic gaps in missing persons investigations for Black women/children, aligning with civil rights protection and criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 741: Change the membership of the Racial Profiling Advisory Committee and the Nebraska Children's Commission

This bill changes membership requirements for two existing state committees. For the Racial Profiling Advisory Committee, it adds specific representatives from police associations (Fraternal Order of Police, Sheriffs Association), civil rights groups (ACLU, NAACP), labor (AFL-CIO), and legal organizations (Nebraska State Bar Association), while keeping existing roles for commission directors. For the Nebraska Children's Commission, it adds a representative from a federally recognized Nebraska Indian tribe (selected from a list by the Commission on Indian Affairs) and an African American Affairs representative (selected from a list by that commission). These changes adjust who serves on the committees but do not create new policies or directly affect the public. The bill amends existing statutes governing both committees' composition.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds civil rights groups (ACLU, NAACP) and police associations to racial profiling committee, promoting accountability oversight in law enforcement practices.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 25, 2026

LB 320: Require hotels and similar public lodging establishments to display posters relating to human trafficking, provide for training regarding recognition of human trafficking for employees of such establishments, and limit liability for human trafficking activity at such establishments

LB 320 requires hotels and similar public lodging establishments in Nebraska to display multilingual posters about human trafficking (including the National Human Trafficking Hotline number) in guest areas and provide employee training on recognizing and responding to trafficking. The bill directly affects all hotels, motels, and similar lodging businesses by mandating these awareness and training measures. Key provisions include requiring posters in English and Spanish (and other languages as determined), training employees to identify trafficking indicators, and limiting liability for lodging owners regarding third-party trafficking crimes. The bill also establishes a human trafficking task force to study prevention efforts and victim services, but the primary direct impact is on lodging businesses through the poster and training requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates trafficking awareness training and posters to aid law enforcement in identifying human trafficking cases, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to combat trafficking and protect victims.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 10, 2026

LB 518: Change requirements for a report by the Department of Correctional Services and Board of Parole

LB 518 amends Nebraska law to change reporting requirements for the Department of Correctional Services and Board of Parole. The bill requires these agencies to submit an annual electronic report by February 1 detailing: (1) the percentage of inmates released without supervision, including their offense types and risk assessments; (2) data on parole revocations and hearings; and (3) recommendations to reduce releases without supervision. Key mechanisms include mandating at least nine months of supervision for parolees and requiring risk assessments to inform release decisions. The report aims to provide transparency on recidivism, cost savings from parole, and factors leading to unsupervised releases. This directly affects parole decisions and oversight for inmates completing sentences in Nebraska correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires data on unsupervised releases and mandates recommendations to reduce them, promoting data-driven reform to lower recidivism and improve oversight in corrections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 150A: Appropriation Bill

LB 150A is a funding bill that allocates $146,056 in federal funds for fiscal year 2025-26 and $147,609 for 2026-27 to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. These funds are specifically designated for Program 155 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 150 (the parent bill). The bill does not create new policy but provides the necessary financial resources to carry out the Commission’s existing responsibilities under LB 150. This funding supports state law enforcement and criminal justice operations without changing eligibility or services for the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $146,056/$147,609 federal funds to implement LB 150's existing responsibilities, directly advancing fiscal management and program funding.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds implementation of LB 150 (criminal justice bill) via Commission funding for law enforcement/criminal justice programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 78: Adopt the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Assistance Act, change provisions relating to sentencing juveniles, and change the rate and allocation of the documentary stamp tax

LB 78, now law after being signed by the governor on May 20, 2025, creates a new housing assistance program for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking. It establishes the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide rental payments, security deposits, and other housing-related support. The bill also modifies juvenile sentencing rules to require courts to consider if an offender was a victim of abuse or trafficking when deciding whether to impose imprisonment. These changes directly affect survivors seeking housing stability and offenders in juvenile court cases where victimization is relevant.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies documentary stamp tax allocation to fund new housing assistance program for survivors, directly advancing budget/tax funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates housing assistance for domestic violence/sex trafficking survivors and modifies juvenile sentencing to consider victim status, advancing victim support and rehabilitative sentencing reforms.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund to provide rental payments and housing support, directly funding housing assistance for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 80: Adopt the Protection Orders Act, require reporting of child abuse and neglect involving military families, provide for domestic violence victims to change rental agreements and request the changing of locks, and change provisions related to landlords and tenants

This bill creates Nebraska's "Protection Orders Act," strengthening legal safeguards for domestic violence victims. It extends the duration of protection orders, allows victims to request immediate lock changes or lease modifications from landlords, and requires reporting child abuse/neglect involving military families to relevant military installations. Key provisions include court-ordered removal of abusers from shared homes, temporary custody of children, and specific protections for household pets during domestic violence cases. The law directly affects domestic violence victims, their children, military families, and landlords navigating tenant safety concerns.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens domestic violence protections via extended orders, tenant rights, and mandatory abuse reporting, advancing victim safety and criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables domestic violence victims to request lease modifications and immediate lock changes from landlords, strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 48: 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.

Topics ✓ 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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 499: Change membership provisions relating to the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee

LB 499 amends Nebraska's Crime Victim's Reparations Committee membership rules to ensure more targeted representation. It requires the Governor to appoint five public members: two representing charitable organizations serving victims of sexual assault, human trafficking, or domestic abuse; two with direct experience supporting victims of those crimes; and one victim themselves. The bill also establishes staggered two-year terms for initial appointments before standard four-year terms begin. This directly affects the committee's composition and ensures members have specific expertise relevant to victim support services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim and service provider representation on reparations committee, enhancing victim support within criminal justice system per reform indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice