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NE LB432

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Loren Lippincott

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds nitrogen hypoxia (inhalation of pure nitrogen for sufficient time to cause death) as an authorized method of execution alongside lethal injection in Nebraska
  • Grants the Department of Correctional Services authority to determine which execution method to use and requires the Director to select equipment for nitrogen hypoxia executions
  • Exempts the preparation, obtaining, and administration of substances or equipment for nitrogen hypoxia executions from medical licensing requirements and controlled substance laws
  • Protects execution team members from professional disciplinary action by licensing boards for participation in court-ordered executions
  • Amends nine sections of Nebraska Revised Statutes (83-964 through 83-972) to incorporate nitrogen hypoxia provisions and harmonize terminology

Legislative Description

Provide for carrying out the death penalty by nitrogen hypoxia

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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