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NE LB617
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Kauth
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AI Summary
- Amends section 48-102 of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to make technical formatting changes to the list of abolished employer defenses
- Employers remain prohibited from using employee negligence as a defense unless the negligence was willful or the employee was intoxicated
- Employers cannot defend against claims by arguing the injury was caused by a fellow employee's negligence
- Employers cannot claim the employee assumed risks arising from the employer's failure to provide safe premises and suitable appliances
- Introduced January 22, 2025 by Senators Kauth, Hansen, Ibach, McKeon, and Sorrentino
Legislative Description
Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Labor1/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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