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NE LB1239

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barry DeKay

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Nebraska statute 71-2451.01 governing long-term care facilities with automated medication systems
  • Prohibits facility management from requiring residents to obtain medications through the facility's automated medication system
  • Prohibits facility management from restricting or impairing a resident's ability to obtain medications from the pharmacy of their choice
  • Makes a minor grammatical change from "medications" to "a medication" in the existing statute language
  • Introduced by Senator DeKay (District 40) on January 21, 2026

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to management of long-term care facilities

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 25, 2026 (cancel)

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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