Immigration

in committee · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 30, 2026

LR 468: Interim study to examine policies that could be enacted to provide assurances to immigrant communities that some community areas would be safe from immigration harassment and enforcement

This legislative resolution directs the Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study on policies that could protect certain community spaces from immigration enforcement. The study focuses on areas like schools, hospitals, and homeless shelters, examining how other states have implemented similar protections and what guidance their attorneys general have issued. It specifically looks at whether these sensitive locations should remain safe from immigration harassment, with exceptions for executing judicial warrants. The committee will review state and local government actions across the country before submitting findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill directs study on policies to protect community spaces from immigration enforcement, indicating support for limiting enforcement in sensitive locations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1212: Provide for licensure of internationally trained physicians under the Uniform Credentialing Act and change provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act

LB 1212 creates two new license types for internationally trained physicians in Nebraska who completed medical education outside the U.S. It allows a "limited license" (valid up to 6 years total) requiring supervision by a participating health care entity (like a hospital or health center) and completion of a state-approved assessment program. A "restricted license" would permit independent practice in designated health profession shortage areas after meeting the same requirements. The bill requires physicians to hold ECFMG certification, pass USMLE steps 1 and 2, maintain valid U.S. work authorization, and be employed by a participating entity during the limited license period. This directly affects internationally trained physicians seeking to practice medicine in Nebraska, particularly in underserved rural or urban areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians to practice in healthcare shortage areas, directly expanding provider access and addressing workforce gaps in healthcare delivery.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnables internationally trained physicians (often immigrants) to practice through licensure pathways, supporting professional integration and workforce access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Work Authorization

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 881: Require law enforcement agencies, jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to receive approval prior to entering into agreements to enforce immigration law

Nebraska's LB 881 requires law enforcement agencies, county/city jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to obtain prior approval from their local governing body before entering agreements to enforce immigration law. This applies to any agreement involving immigration enforcement actions like detention or arrest, excluding human trafficking-related agreements. The bill mandates a 30-day written notice to the local governing body, a public hearing, and approval before any new agreement takes effect starting July 1, 2026. Existing agreements must terminate by December 1, 2026, unless approved by the local body by October 15, 2026. Agencies must also report all approved agreements to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement within 60 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires local approval for immigration enforcement agreements, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting civil rights per reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires local approval for immigration enforcement agreements, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1150: Prohibit the approval of certain applications under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act

LB 1150 prohibits Nebraska businesses with contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from receiving state economic incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act. The bill requires applicants to disclose any ICE contracts in their application, and automatically blocks approval if such contracts exist. This directly affects companies seeking tax incentives for new investments or job creation in Nebraska, as they must now confirm they have no ICE business relationships. The policy change applies to all future applications filed before December 31, 2030, with existing agreements unaffected. The bill amends application requirements to include this ICE contract disclosure and disqualification provision.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts state economic incentives (government spending) by blocking ICE-contracting businesses from receiving tax incentives, limiting budget allocation for specific companies.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks state incentives for businesses with ICE contracts, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1034: Prohibit school staff from allowing federal immigration enforcement officers to access schools without a judicial warrant

Nebraska's LB 1034 prohibits school staff, contractors, and agents from allowing federal immigration enforcement officers access to school grounds or students for immigration enforcement purposes without a valid judicial warrant. The bill defines a "valid judicial warrant" as one issued by a judge or magistrate specifically authorizing the requested access, excluding immigration detainers or administrative documents. It explicitly allows schools to comply with valid judicial warrants, court orders, or respond to immediate threats to health or safety. This law directly affects all public K-12 schools in Nebraska and their employees by requiring federal immigration officers to obtain a court-issued warrant before entering school facilities for enforcement actions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student access to schools by preventing immigration enforcement without judicial warrant, aligning with educational access under topic description.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits school cooperation with federal immigration enforcement without judicial warrant, limiting state complicity in enforcement actions95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 907: Prohibit law enforcement officers from entering community safe spaces to enforce immigration law

Nebraska's LB 907 prohibits law enforcement officers from entering nonpublic areas of designated community safe spaces (like hospitals, schools, libraries, shelters, and religious facilities) to enforce immigration law without a judicial warrant. The bill requires officers to obtain a search warrant issued by a judge or an arrest warrant if they know the person subject to the warrant is present. Evidence collected in violation of this law would be inadmissible in Nebraska courts. The measure takes immediate effect as an emergency.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless immigration enforcement in safe spaces, requiring judicial oversight to protect civil rights and enhance police accountability90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state enforcement in safe spaces, limiting federal immigration cooperation and protecting immigrant access to facilities like schools and hospitals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Judges Law Enforcement Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1149: Require disclosure of proposed state agency contracts with private entities that have contracts with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Nebraska's LB 1149 requires state agencies to disclose if private contractors they plan to work with have existing contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This applies to any proposed state agency contract with a private entity that has such ICE agreements. Agencies must submit this disclosure as part of their standard contract review process to the Director of Administrative Services. The bill does not restrict contracting with ICE-linked entities but mandates transparency about these connections before contracts are finalized.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates disclosure of state contracts with ICE-linked entities, increasing transparency to limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 843: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants

LB 843 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver allowing refugees and immigrants to access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This directly affects refugees and immigrants who are currently ineligible for SNAP under federal rules. The bill mandates the department to file this specific waiver with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand SNAP eligibility for these groups. It does not change existing SNAP rules but seeks federal permission to include these populations in the program. The bill focuses on administrative action by the state department, not on new funding or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands SNAP access for refugees/immigrants, improving nutrition-based public health access - directly aligns with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands SNAP access for refugees and immigrants currently barred by federal rules, directly providing immigrant services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Refugees & Asylum

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 963: Prohibit agreements by state agencies relating to immigration enforcement without legislative approval and change provisions relating to the use of state prisons

LB 963 prohibits Nebraska state agencies from entering into any agreements related to immigration enforcement - such as detaining or arresting individuals for immigration purposes - without prior approval from the Nebraska Legislature. This applies to all state agencies and officials, making unapproved agreements void and unenforceable, with a specific exception for agreements related to human trafficking enforcement. The bill also defines "immigration enforcement agreement" broadly to include contracts, memorandums, or leases with public entities, while excluding human trafficking-related cooperation. It does not change current prison detention policies but modifies definitions in the Nebraska Treatment and Corrections Act to align with these new requirements.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state agencies from entering immigration enforcement agreements without legislative approval, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement to protect immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 181: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid access for non-lawfully present young adults (16-24 transitioning from foster care), removing immigration status barrier to medical care and case management services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands housing support access for foster youth transitioning to independence, removing immigration barriers to housing assistance under the Young Adult Bridge to Independence program.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExpands Nebraska's Young Adult Bridge to Independence program to include undocumented youth (16-24) in foster care, removing immigration status as a barrier for medical, housing, and case management services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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