The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence works to advance laws that reflect the realities survivors face and promote meaningful violence prevention efforts throughout the Nebraska Legislature. Below are the legislative bills (LBs) we’re tracking this session, along with ways you can get involved.
In 2025, the Nebraska Coalition monitored more than 30 bills, four of which became law. To learn more about those bills/laws and other accomplishments from the first half of this Legislative Biennium, please see our 2025 Nebraska Legislative Recap.
✓ LB 67 would require hospitals to provide survivors of sexual assault with accurate information and the option of emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. Hospitals must also train staff and develop policies for compliance, even in the case of moral or religious objections. Complaints about non-compliance can be filed with the Department of Health and Human Services, which will investigate and report findings. Hospitals found in violation may face disciplinary actions.
Introducer: Sen. Jane Reybould
Committee: Health and Human Services
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 92 proposes the Residential Tenant Clean Slate Act, allowing tenants to seal eviction records under specific conditions to improve their future housing opportunities.
Introducer: Sen. Terrell McKinney
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact the members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 102 adjusts the state’s financial assistance for dependent children, setting new eligibility standards based on family size and indexing the assistance amount to the Consumer Price Index.
Introducer: Sen. Ashlei Spivey
Committee: Health & Human Services
Status: indefinitely postponed
✓ LB 103 amends Nebraska’s Evidence Rules concerning sexual assault cases for survivors who choose to report their assault. It expands the parameters to prohibit admitting evidence or questioning of the survivor on their past sexual behavior or assault that happened prior to the current case. The bill clarifies that this is prohibited not only during trial, but also during any deposition or other pretrial hearing or proceeding.
Introducer: Sen. Wendy DeBoer
Committee: Judiciary
Status: Approved by Governor
✓ LB 222 seeks to amend the Nebraska Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on a person’s lawful source of income, including public assistance and benefits.
Introducer: Sen. Dunixi Guereca
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact the members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
☓ LB 328 proposes changes to the allocation of Nebraska’s documentary stamp tax revenue, which would reduce funding for behavioral health and housing programs. Cuts to housing programs could reduce shelter capacity and affordable housing options, increasing survivors’ risk of homelessness and further victimization. Reduced funding for the Behavioral Health Services Fund would make it harder for survivors to access mental health care, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed therapy. Additionally, advocacy organizations that rely on these funds may be forced to scale back services, leaving survivors with fewer resources for safety and recovery. Overall, these funding changes could make it significantly harder for survivors to escape violence, heal from trauma, and rebuild their lives.
Introducer: Sen. Rick Holdcroft
Committee: Revenue
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Revenue Committee and ask them not to advance the bill.
✓ LB 348 – In 2023, a legislative bill (LB 379, later incorporated into LB 814) was passed allocating $3 million to the Nebraska Coalition’s 20 network programs providing support services, such as 24-hour crisis hotlines, emergency shelter, transportation, legal aid, and medical advocacy, to survivors of sexual, domestic and similar types of violence. Before being passed, the funding source changed to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Unfortunately, conflicting federal regulations and confidentiality requirements have prevented programs from accessing these funds. LB 348 would change the funding source from TANF to the Health and Human Services Cash Fund, which would allow programs to access the funds and continue operating and serving survivors.
Introducer: Sen. Jason Prokop
Committee: Appropriations
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Appropriations Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
☓ LB 379 could disproportionately impact survivors of sexual, domestic, and similar types of violence by reducing the time limit for cash assistance from 60 months to 24 months, potentially cutting off vital financial support before they achieve stability. Many survivors face employment disruptions due to trauma, safety concerns, or legal issues, and a shorter assistance period may not allow enough time for recovery and economic independence. While the bill allows extensions under certain conditions, it does not explicitly address barriers unique to survivors, such as court proceedings or the need for safe housing. Additionally, tying assistance to children’s school attendance could create further challenges for survivors who frequently relocate for safety, increasing their risk of financial insecurity or returning to abusive situations.
Introducer: Sen. Bob Andersen
Committee: Health & Human Services
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Health & Human Services Committee and ask them not to advance the bill.
☓ LB 730 would require public schools, public colleges/universities, and state agencies to label restrooms and locker rooms strictly as male or female based on biological sex and generally bar people from using facilities that don’t match that designation. This has been presented, with a false narrative, as sexual violence prevention. With decades of experience supporting survivors and working to prevent sexual violence, we know this is not sexual violence prevention. In fact, this bill has the potential to cause more harm to a community that is already at a higher risk of experiencing sexual violence.
Introducer: Sen. Kauth
Committee: Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs
Status: placed on General File
✓ LB734 directs the state to restore SNAP exemptions for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, and young adults who aged out of foster care, ensuring they are not subject to strict work requirements. This affects survivors of sexual and domestic violence because many face housing instability, unemployment, or economic hardship, and maintaining access to food assistance allows them to focus on safety, healing, and rebuilding independence.
Introducer: Sen. Hunt
Committee: Health and Human Services
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB740 proposes to create the Housing First Supportive Services Act, which would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval (such as through a Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment) to cover supportive housing services under Medicaid. This could positively impact survivors of sexual and domestic violence by expanding access to permanent, stable housing with supportive services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, a group that includes many survivors, because access to safe, affordable housing is a key factor in leaving abusive situations and maintaining long-term safety and well-being. Stable housing support tied to health and social services can reduce the risk of homelessness and help survivors rebuild their lives.
Introducer: Sen. McKinney
Committee: Health and Human Services
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 751 would direct the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct a comprehensive study on missing Black women and children in Nebraska. By strengthening systems that detect and respond to missing persons, often linked to domestic violence, sexual violence, and trafficking, the bill would help prevent further harm and improve survivor safety.
Introducer: Sen. Spivey
Committee: Judiciary
Status: Approved by Governor
✓ LB 753 would update Nebraska law help ensure that military protective orders are recognized and enforced in Nebraska under the state’s Protection Orders Act. This means that if a survivor has a valid protective order issued through the military, Nebraska courts and law enforcement would treat it as enforceable, similar to a civilian protection order, helping maintain safety and continuity of protection when service members or their families are in the state.
Introducer: Sen. Rountree
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 773 would strengthen and expand prenatal and postpartum support for at-risk Medicaid-eligible pregnant people, a group that includes many survivors of sexual and domestic violence who face higher health and safety barriers during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Introducer: Dungan
Committee: Health and Human Services Committee
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 789 would create an exception to the state’s hearsay rule in court by allowing statements to be admitted against a party that wrongfully caused a witness or declarant to be unavailable to testify. In other words, if someone makes another person unavailable (for example, by intimidation or wrongdoing) to prevent their testimony, certain out-of-court statements by that unavailable person could still be used as evidence against the person responsible for their unavailability.
Introducer: Sen. Bosn
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
☓ LB 809 would limit the power of cities, villages, and counties regarding rental housing regulations. Specifically, the bill prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances that prevent landlords from refusing to rent to someone because the tenant’s lawful source of income includes federal or other housing assistance (for example, Section 8 vouchers). This bill could make it harder for survivors of domestic or sexual violence to secure safe, stable housing by allowing landlords to refuse tenants who rely on housing assistance, which many survivors use when fleeing abuse. This may limit survivors’ options to leave unsafe situations quickly and safely, especially in tight or high-cost rental markets.
Introducer: Sen. Dover
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask them not to advance the bill.
✓ LB 818 proposes changing how penalties are applied for domestic assault and assault by strangulation or suffocation. This bill would amend existing law regarding these offenses and their associated penalties.
Introducer: Sen. Storer
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 825 aims to strengthen the qualifications and ongoing education of mental health professionals in Nebraska by ensuring they receive regular, specialized training on domestic abuse, both as part of continuing education for licensed clinicians and as a prerequisite for provisional licensure.
Introduced: Sen. Ballard
Committee: Health and Human Services
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 876 would create a new Immediate Protection from Abuse Act that lets law enforcement officers issue short-term protective orders right when someone is arrested for domestic or sexual assault and is believed to pose a threat. These immediate orders would last for a few days while the case moves through the courts and include standard protections (like no contact, staying away, relinquishing firearms, and pet protections). The bill also changes how notice is handled in existing Protection Orders law, including saying that if someone is present at a court “show-cause” hearing, that counts as notice of the order so no additional service is required. It updates and harmonizes related statutes and repeals old language as needed.
Introducer: Sen. Hallstrom
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB907 would create a legal definition of “community safe spaces” for various spaces, including homeless shelters, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, family justice centers, and human trafficking service providers. The bill would generally prohibit law enforcement officers from entering non-public areas of these spaces to enforce immigration law without a warrant.
Introducer: Sen. Juarez
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
☓ LB908 would change Nebraska’s Parenting Act so that when a judge decides what custody and parenting schedule is best for a child, the judge must also consider research showing that children tend to do better intellectually and socially when they have equal access to both parents. This bill could make it harder for survivors to limit contact with an abusive parent, because it pushes courts to prioritize equal parenting time even in situations where power, control, or past harm may affect safety. That can increase the risk of ongoing contact, manipulation, or abuse through custody and co-parenting arrangements if the survivor’s concerns aren’t fully weighed.
Introducer: Sen. Storm
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask them not to advance the bill.
☓ LB925 would make it illegal for people to knowingly camp, sleep, or establish temporary living areas on public property unless the area is officially designated for camping or approved as temporary sites for unsanctioned homeless encampments. Because domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness, this bill could directly impact survivors and put them at risk of being criminalized.
Introducer: Sen. Andersen
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask them not to advance the bill.
☓ LB 926 proposes changes to the state’s cash assistance programs under the Welfare Reform Act and Aid to Dependent Children, by reducing the maximum time families can receive cash assistance and removing childcare reimbursement and hardship protections. Many survivors need to rely on public assistance for extended periods of time to secure housing, food, and stability after crisis.
Introducer: Sen. Andersen
Committee: Health and Human Services
Status: placed on General File
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask them not to advance the bill.
✓ LB 1000 would amend Nebraska’s Protection Orders Act to establish escalating criminal penalties for violations of domestic abuse or sexual assault protection orders, based on the number of prior offenses. A first violation would be a Class I misdemeanor, with subsequent violations increasing to felony charges, while separate misdemeanor penalties would continue to apply to harassment protection order violations.
Introducer: Sen. Prokop
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete | prioritized by Sen. Raybould
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 1059 would make it illegal to install or use mobile tracking devices to monitor another person’s property or movements without their consent and would expand and strengthen stalking laws by increasing penalties in certain cases, especially when the offender has a history of violence or is subject to a protection order.
Introducer: Sen. Bosn
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete | prioritized by Sen. Bosn
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 1088 would change state law related to firearm possession for people involved in domestic violence cases. Specifically, it would require that individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses or those subject to domestic abuse protection orders (including certain foreign orders) must surrender all firearms and ammunition to law enforcement, a qualified third party, or a court-designated person within a set timeframe and stay prohibited from possessing them for a defined period. The bill outlines procedures for courts, law enforcement, and the State Court Administrator, includes requirements for notifications and affidavits, sets a seven-year period after conviction for firearm prohibition from misdemeanor domestic violence, and establishes a misdemeanor penalty for failing to comply. It also harmonizes related statutes in the Protection Orders Act to enforce these requirements.
Introducer: Sen. Raybould
Committee: Judiciary
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask for the bill to be placed on General File.
✓ LB 1131 would create the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act, establishing refundable state income tax credits to support eligible nonprofit and tribal service providers for domestic violence and human trafficking, and would also eliminate certain personal property and sales/use tax exemptions for data centers as part of broader tax-code changes.
Introducer: Sen. Bostar
Committee: Revenue
Status: placed on General File
✓ LB 1161 would update Nebraska’s definition of who is considered a minor or an adult, keeping the age of majority at 19 while clarifying what legal rights people 18 and older have, such as signing contracts, managing property, and making certain health care decisions. Pregnant and parenting teens face high rates of domestic violence and trafficking, and because many cannot safely involve their parents in healthcare decisions, LB 1161 would remove barriers to care so providers can screen for abuse, connect youth to resources, and support violence prevention.
Introducer: Sen. Juarez
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Status: in committee, hearing complete
Contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask them to advance this bill to General File.
✓ LB 1181 would revise and expand victims’ rights in criminal cases by redefining who qualifies as a victim (including broader family members and others emotionally harmed by a homicide), requiring prosecutors to consult victims before plea agreements, and strengthening victims’ participation (like ensuring their written impact statements are considered) in the justice process.
Introducer: Sen. Bosn
Committee: Judiciary
Status: placed on General File with AM 2066 | prioritized by Speaker Arch
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