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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

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 446: Change provisions relating to release of health data and statistical research information

Nebraska's LB 446 amends state law to update how health data and statistical research information from vital records (like births, deaths, and marriages) can be released. It maintains strict confidentiality rules, requiring that such data - designated as "for health data and statistical research" - only be shared with the U.S. Public Health Service, government health agencies, statewide quality initiatives, or approved researchers through a clear application process. The bill also requires the Nebraska Department of Health to publish annual anonymized analyses of this data for public health purposes, ensuring individual identities cannot be identified. This affects data handlers, researchers, and public health agencies that access these records for statistical or quality improvement purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends health data release rules to enforce strict confidentiality and controlled sharing with authorized entities, strengthening data privacy protections.90% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 210: Provide for fees and assessments for participation and use of the prescription drug monitoring program and the designated health information exchange

Nebraska's LB 210 establishes fees for healthcare providers and organizations to access the state's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) and health information exchange. It requires pharmacies to report all prescription drug data daily (except for emergency or immunization-related prescriptions) and mandates that doctors, pharmacies, and health information exchanges pay access fees to view this data. The bill also clarifies that patient data remains confidential, with limited exceptions for authorized providers and health exchanges. These fee structures aim to fund the system while maintaining data privacy standards under federal law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates patient data confidentiality in health information exchange, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 596: Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants, and discharge records, storage requirements for certain records, petitions to change names, marriage license and record fees, reports of abandoned property, and the Nebraska Hall of Fame and eliminate a penalty for certain public officials and provisions relating to the registration of farm, ranch, or home names

This Nebraska bill (LB 596) updates how legal notices and publications required by law must be distributed. It allows notices to be published online via digital news platforms (without print options) and adds a new requirement: all such notices must also be posted on a statewide website repository maintained by Nebraska newspapers, starting October 1, 2022. The bill keeps existing newspaper publication rules in place but mandates the online posting as an additional step. It directly affects government entities, courts, and businesses that must publish legal notices, as well as newspapers and digital platforms that distribute them. The change ensures notices are accessible both through traditional media and a centralized online system.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates online publication and digital repository for legal notices, advancing technology use in government processes without print options.80% confidence

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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

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

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 93: Change provisions relating to discovery of information contained in electronic devices and to expert witnesses in criminal cases

LB 93 updates Nebraska's criminal discovery rules to require prosecutors to share digital evidence and expert witness details with defendants. It expands access to phone records, text messages, social media, and computer data when relevant to a case, and mandates disclosure of expert qualifications and opinions. The bill affects defendants facing felony charges or misdemeanor cases with possible jail time, ensuring they can review digital evidence and challenge expert testimony. Key changes include defining "digital information" broadly and adding a "continuing duty" for prosecutors to disclose new evidence during trials. These provisions aim to balance defendants' right to prepare a defense with practical trial management.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequiring disclosure of digital evidence and expert qualifications enhances defendants' rights to challenge evidence in criminal cases, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure of digital evidence (phone, social media) to defendants, enhancing their ability to challenge evidence and protecting privacy rights in criminal proceedings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 595: Create the Research Excellence Cash Fund

LB 595 creates the Research Excellence Cash Fund, administered by the University of Nebraska, to support research critical to Nebraska's economy. The fund will be financed through gifts, grants, or legislative transfers and can be used for data systems, data collection, and ongoing research projects like the Nebraska Mesonet. It directly affects the University of Nebraska (as the fund administrator) and supports research initiatives benefiting Nebraska's economic development. The bill establishes a dedicated funding mechanism for research infrastructure without altering existing laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates fund for University of Nebraska research, advancing higher education through dedicated funding for economic development projects.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirectly funds data systems, data collection, and research projects like Nebraska Mesonet, supporting technology infrastructure and economic development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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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