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NE LB1012

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Hansen

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Nebraska statute 52-401 to add physical therapists to the list of healthcare providers who may place a lien on personal injury settlements or judgments for their professional services
  • Physical therapists would join physicians, nurses, chiropractors, hospitals, and emergency medical service providers in having lien rights for treatment of injuries where the patient seeks damages from the party who caused the injury
  • Liens would cover usual and customary charges at the time services are performed, with amounts reduced by contracted discounts for patients with private insurance
  • Liens are not valid against persons covered under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act
  • The injured person's attorney lien takes precedence over healthcare provider liens under this section

Legislative Description

Provide for a lien for professional services rendered by a physical therapist

Last Action

Placed on General File

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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