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NE LB42

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Merv Riepe

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands nurse aide employment authorization to include service providers certified under the Medicaid comprehensive developmental disabilities waiver, in addition to existing nursing home and care facilities

  • Defines "service provider" as a person certified by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide developmental disabilities services

  • Requires nurse aides working for developmental disabilities service providers to meet the same qualifications: minimum age 16, no conviction for crimes of moral turpitude, English language proficiency, and completion of approved training within 120 days of employment

  • Prohibits registered or licensed practical nurses whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered from working as nurse aides for these service providers

  • Approved by the Governor on March 11, 2025

Legislative Description

Provide for employment of nurse aides in intellectual and developmental disability facilities

Last Action

Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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