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NE LB1181

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Bosn

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Consolidates and relocates key victims' rights definitions (including "victim," "plea agreement," and "intimate partner") from sections 29-119 and 29-120 into section 81-1848, then repeals the original sections

  • Requires county attorneys to consult with or make good faith efforts to consult with victims regarding plea agreement content and reasons before reaching such agreements, and to document these consultation efforts in their files

  • Expands victim rights during trial proceedings, including the right to be present throughout the entire trial unless the court finds their presence would compromise the defendant's right to a fair trial (removing the automatic exclusion when victims are called as witnesses)

  • Grants victims the right to be heard during bond modification proceedings and to read or have a representative read their written impact statement aloud at sentencing hearings

  • Adds notification requirements for victims in domestic abuse cases regarding requests to modify defendant's bond, and requires notification to victims when jailhouse informants receive leniency for testimony against suspects

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the rights of victims of certain crimes

Last Action

Enrollment and Review ER139 filed

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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