Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1185: Adopt the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act

LB 1185 requires operators of conversational AI services (like chatbots) to clearly disclose when users are interacting with AI, especially for minors under 18. It prohibits using rewards to increase underage engagement, generating explicit content, or simulating human-like emotional connections (e.g., false romantic claims) for minors. The law also mandates AI systems to provide crisis resources for users mentioning self-harm and bans claims that AI offers professional mental health care. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $500,000 per operator, enforced by Nebraska’s Attorney General starting July 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure for minors, bans harmful practices, mandates crisis resources - regulates AI for consumer safety per topic indicators.92% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 939: Adopt the Saving Human Connection Act

LB 939 requires AI chatbot platforms to block human-like features (such as claiming to feel emotions or build relationships) for users under 18. Platforms must display clear warnings every 30 minutes stating the AI isn't human, and implement systems to detect emergencies like self-harm. The law applies to all generative AI systems starting January 1, 2028, and also mandates measures to prevent emotional dependence on AI chatbots. It directly affects AI platforms, minors, and all users interacting with AI chatbots.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires AI platforms to detect self-harm emergencies, directly supporting mental health safety for minors.80% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI features for minors to prevent emotional dependence, directly limiting AI system capabilities95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1006: Adopt the Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Predatory Pricing Act

This bill prohibits Nebraska businesses from using consumer data (like personal or protected class information) to set personalized prices through algorithms or AI. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" that varies prices for different customers based on their data, and requires clear, visible price disclosures (like unit pricing on shelves) for grocery stores and other retailers. The law applies to all businesses operating in Nebraska, focusing on preventing price discrimination and ensuring transparency in pricing practices. It aims to protect consumers from opaque, data-driven pricing models while addressing concerns about their impact on competition and jobs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans AI-driven personalized pricing using consumer data, enhancing data privacy protections under consumer protection framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1083: Adopt the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, create a fund, and change provisions relating to records which may be withheld from the public

Nebraska's LB 1083 adopts the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, requiring AI companies using massive computing power for high-risk systems (called "frontier models") to assess and publicly report safety risks. It directly affects "frontier developers" (those training models exceeding 10^26 computing operations) and "large chatbot providers" (with $25M+ annual revenue) who serve minors. Key provisions mandate annual safety assessments for catastrophic risks (e.g., AI enabling weapons or causing mass harm) and child safety incidents, with annual public safety reports. The bill also creates a fund for oversight and modifies public records rules to allow withholding certain AI safety information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates safety assessments for high-risk AI systems to protect users, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital rights and cybersecurity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 525: Adopt the Agricultural Data Privacy Act and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act

Nebraska's LB 525, the Agricultural Data Privacy Act, requires businesses collecting farm-related data to obtain explicit written consent from agricultural producers before using or sharing their information. It prohibits denying services, benefits, or rewards to farmers who decline to share data and bans selling or sharing farm data without authorization. The law defines "agricultural data" broadly - including crop yields, GPS equipment data, financial records, and livestock transactions - and mandates that businesses delete such data within 30 days if a farmer revokes consent. The Attorney General enforces the law, with penalties for violations, while excluding data owned by farmers themselves (e.g., when farmers use their own data). This act directly affects Nebraska farmers and ag-tech companies processing farm data, ensuring greater control over sensitive agricultural information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for farm data use, prohibits unauthorized sharing, and bans denying services for data refusal - directly protecting agricultural data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 642: Adopt the Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act

Nebraska's LB 642, the Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act, requires developers of high-risk AI systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination in key consumer decisions. It directly affects businesses developing or deploying AI systems that make consequential decisions - such as in employment, housing, lending, healthcare, or criminal justice - without human review. The law mandates "reasonable care" to protect consumers from known discrimination risks starting February 2026, with compliance creating a rebuttable presumption of adherence to the standard. It excludes narrow tools like spell-checkers or antifraud systems from regulation, focusing only on AI systems with significant real-world impact on consumers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents AI discrimination in criminal justice decisions, aligning with reform goals to protect civil rights and ensure fair outcomes in algorithmic systems.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents AI discrimination in healthcare decisions, protecting patient rights from algorithmic bias as explicitly listed in the bill's scope.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents AI-driven housing discrimination in key decisions, directly aligning with tenant protection and fair housing goals as explicitly stated in the bill's scope.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates preventing algorithmic discrimination in AI employment decisions, directly protecting workers' rights from bias in hiring/promotions per its employment-specific scope.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI developers to prevent algorithmic discrimination in consumer decisions, aligning with consumer protection regulations for digital rights and data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Artificial Intelligence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 615: Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

Nebraska's LB 615 prohibits distributing AI-generated deepfakes (videos, audio, or images falsely depicting candidates) within 90 days before an election if they misrepresent a candidate's actions or speech with intent to harm their reputation or deceive voters. It requires clear, visible disclosures (e.g., "This video has been AI-generated") when using synthetic media, with specific size and duration rules for visual content and audio announcements. Exceptions include news broadcasts clearly stating authenticity questions, satirical content, and media outlets publishing with explicit disclaimers. The law directly affects political campaigns, social media users, and media distributors during election periods but exempts bona fide news coverage. Candidates can seek court orders to block violations of the ban.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI deepfakes to prevent election deception, requiring disclosures to protect voters from misinformation, aligning with consumer protection in digital rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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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

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 172: Prohibit conduct involving computer-generated child pornography

LB 172 prohibits the creation, possession, and receipt of computer-generated child pornography in Nebraska. It defines this as digital images created using AI or computer programs to depict minors in sexually explicit situations, appearing indistinguishable from real children. The bill amends Nebraska statutes (sections 28-1463.02 and 28-813.01) to explicitly ban such material, treating it as a Class IIA felony for those 19+ to possess or receive, with lower penalties for minors under specific conditions. It updates existing child pornography laws to address AI-generated content while eliminating obsolete provisions. The law directly affects anyone producing, sharing, or accessing these digital depictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for AI-generated child porn, expanding criminalization under criminal justice statutes.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits AI/computer-generated child pornography, restricting a specific harmful technology application. This aligns with 'oppose' as it limits technology use for illegal purposes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Artificial Intelligence

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