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NE LB1233
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ben Hansen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from requiring physical restraint training for provider employees unless their job duties may reasonably require them to physically restrain individuals with developmental disabilities
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Limits physical restraint training requirements to the minimum necessary to comply with federal law and regulations
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Requires the department to offer at least two separate training options when physical restraint training is mandated, ensuring cost competitiveness among providers
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Permits providers to use in-house training programs if they meet federal safety and content standards
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Applies to all training requirements for developmental disabilities provider employees, whether currently in place or issued after the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Adopt the Developmental Disabilities Provider Excessive Training and Cost Reduction Act
Last Action
Notice of hearing for February 18, 2026
2/10/2026