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NE LB1009

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Dungan

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reduces the initial waiting period before workers' compensation benefits begin from 7 calendar days to 3 calendar days of disability
  • Allows compensation to start on the 4th calendar day of disability instead of the 8th day under current law
  • Reduces the threshold for retroactive compensation from 6 weeks to 2 weeks—if disability continues for 2 or more weeks, compensation is computed from the date disability began
  • Amends Section 48-119 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
  • Introduced by Senator Dungan (District 26) on January 13, 2026

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the date when compensation begins under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 23, 2026

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Labor1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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