Loading chat...
NE LB519
Bill
AI Summary
-
Expands inmates' right to request independent confirmation testing before disciplinary action for drug/alcohol violations to include screening tests, field tests, presumptive tests, or spot tests of items suspected of being contraband drugs, in addition to existing urinalysis testing
-
Requires the Department of Correctional Services to provide the confirmation testing when requested by an inmate
-
Changes cost responsibility from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall"), requiring inmates to pay for confirmation testing if the result remains positive
-
Amends Section 83-4,114.02 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
-
Approved by the Governor on May 13, 2025; introduced by Senators Juarez (District 5) and McKinney (District 11)
Legislative Description
Require independent confirmatory testing of potential items of contraband or drugs in prisons
Last Action
Approved by Governor on May 13, 2025
5/13/2025