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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jan 9, 2026

LB 729: Adopt the Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law

LB 729, the Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law, prohibits private entities (like businesses or corporations) from requiring or forcing individuals to use biometric data collection devices (such as fingerprint scanners, voice recognition, or facial recognition systems) except for specific security purposes. The law defines biometric data broadly to include fingerprints, voice prints, and eye scans, but explicitly excludes health data under HIPAA, DMV fraud detection systems, and financial data regulated by federal law. Private companies cannot mandate biometric data collection for non-security reasons, though they may use it for security purposes like preventing crime or protecting property. The law does not apply to government agencies in their official security functions or to existing health, education, or financial data protections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits private entities from mandating biometric data collection, strengthening individual privacy protections in technology use.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 559: Provide for offenses relating to skimmer devices and criminal enterprises involving financial offenses

This Nebraska bill (LB 559) makes it illegal to install unauthorized skimmer devices on ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, or fuel pumps to steal card information or PINs. It specifically prohibits devices that capture, record, or transmit data from financial transaction devices, with penalties for offenders. The law also strengthens provisions against organized financial crime networks involving such theft. It directly affects criminals using skimmers and protects consumers, businesses, and financial institutions from fraud.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement against financial crimes by prohibiting skimmer devices and organized theft networks, protecting consumers and businesses from fraud.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits skimmer devices stealing financial data, directly protecting consumer privacy and enhancing cybersecurity against data theft via financial transaction devices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 371: Provide liability for computer-generated images under the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act

Nebraska's LB 371 expands legal protection for individuals whose intimate images are created or altered using AI or digital manipulation without consent. The bill amends Nebraska's Uniform Civil Remedies Act to explicitly include computer-generated or digitally manipulated images under the definition of "intimate image" and "private" images. It creates a legal cause of action for people harmed by the intentional disclosure of such images when they were created without consent and the individual was identifiable. This directly affects anyone whose intimate images are generated or altered via AI without permission, providing them a legal path to seek remedies for unauthorized sharing. The law applies to both existing intimate images and new AI-generated content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands data privacy protections for AI-generated intimate images, creating legal recourse for non-consensual disclosure under Nebraska's civil remedies act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 504: Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act

LB 504 would require large online platforms operating in Nebraska to avoid design features that encourage excessive use by minors under 18. It targets companies with over $25 million in annual revenue that handle data of 50,000+ users or derive 50% of revenue from data sales, prohibiting features like infinite scrolling, push notifications, in-game purchases, and appearance-altering filters when platforms know a user is a minor. The law also bans manipulative "dark pattern" interfaces that subvert user choice, as defined by the Federal Trade Commission. Platforms with fewer than 2% minor users are exempt from these requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits manipulative platform features targeting minors, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection regulations for digital rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 21, 2025

LB 80A: Appropriation Bill

LB 80A is a funding bill that allocates $20,000 from the Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year to support the Supreme Court's Program 570. This funding specifically helps implement provisions from Legislative Bill 80, which relates to court automation. The bill prohibits using these funds for salaries or per diems for state employees. It directly affects the Supreme Court's operations by providing targeted financial support for its automation program. The bill was approved by the governor on May 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20k from state fund for Supreme Court automation program, directly advancing budgeted funding for a specific state operation per appropriation bill.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds court automation program (Program 570) via $20,000 allocation, directly supporting technology implementation in judicial operations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 21, 2025

LB 385: Change provisions relating to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act

LB 385 amends Nebraska's Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act to modernize protections against false business claims. It directly affects businesses selling goods or services in Nebraska by adding specific prohibitions, including: requiring clear notice for file-sharing programs (§ 87-302(19)), banning misleading substance representations (§ 87-302(22)), restricting harmful material involving minors (§ 87-302(23)), and mandating accurate privacy policies (§ 87-302(15)). These provisions clarify when business practices constitute deception under state law. The bill was signed into law on May 21, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates accurate privacy policies and prohibits deceptive digital claims, strengthening consumer data protection under tech regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 21, 2025

LB 120: Provide an exception regarding release of a digital image under the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act

LB 120 modifies Nebraska's Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act to clarify when digital images and signatures captured during license applications may be released. It permits release only to law enforcement agencies (for official duties), the Secretary of State (for voter ID verification), or the Nebraska State Patrol (for missing persons cases), always requiring identity and purpose verification. Strict security protocols must be followed for storage and protection of these images, with violations punishable as a Class I misdemeanor. The bill directly affects license applicants, law enforcement, election officials, and the Nebraska State Patrol by defining authorized access to biometric data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts access to digital images with verification/security protocols, enhancing data privacy protections per bill's security requirements and limited release conditions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 13, 2025

LB 183: Change provisions relating to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act

LB 183 amends Nebraska's Unclaimed Property Act to update how the State Treasurer handles notices for abandoned property and restricts access to owner records. It requires annual notice publication in county newspapers (or statewide if no address is known) for property owners, with notices for items under $50 optional unless deemed beneficial to the public. The bill also strengthens privacy by treating owner details like Social Security numbers as confidential (similar to tax records), prohibits commercial "finders" from charging fees for 24 months after notices are published, and caps any finder's fee at 10% of the property value. These changes directly affect property owners seeking unclaimed assets, the State Treasurer, and professional locators.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data privacy by treating owner SSNs as confidential (like tax records), directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 12, 2025

LB 609: Adopt the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, require notice of potential fraud for purchasers of gift certificates and gift cards, and change provisions relating to search warrants

LB 609 adopts the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, requiring businesses operating kiosks for digital assets (like cryptocurrency) to obtain a license, report to Nebraska's Department of Banking and Finance, and provide clear fraud warnings to customers. The bill mandates that kiosk operators disclose specific scam examples (e.g., fake bank alerts or "job offer" scams) and state that transactions are irreversible. It also includes changes to search warrant procedures, though the primary focus is on preventing fraud in digital asset transactions. This directly affects kiosk operators and customers using these services in Nebraska.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates fraud prevention for digital asset kiosks (e.g., cryptocurrency), requiring licensing, reporting, and scam warnings to protect consumers, aligning with tech regulation for consumer protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 26, 2025

LB 51: Adopt the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact

LB 51 adopts the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact (34 U.S.C. 40316) to establish a standardized framework for sharing Nebraska's criminal history records with other states for non-criminal justice purposes, such as employment background checks. The Nebraska State Patrol will serve as the central repository for these records, and the Superintendent of Law Enforcement will act as the state's compact officer to administer the process. The bill clarifies that this adoption does not change existing state laws governing public access to criminal records or the Nebraska State Patrol's responsibilities under current privacy and security laws. It specifically ensures that the compact only applies to authorized interstate exchanges for non-criminal justice uses, with no impact on law enforcement record-sharing procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdopts National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact to standardize criminal record data sharing, enhancing data privacy protections for non-criminal purposes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology