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NE LB764

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Holdcroft

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Nebraska statute 81-1401 to allow the Department of Correctional Services to designate certain employees as law enforcement officers
  • Designated employees must complete entry-level law enforcement certification from a training academy and be authorized to make arrests
  • Creates an exception to the existing rule that Department of Correctional Services employees are excluded from the definition of "law enforcement officer"
  • Probation officers, parole officers, and Department of Revenue employees under section 77-366 remain excluded from law enforcement officer status
  • Introduced by Senator Holdcroft (District 36) on January 7, 2026

Legislative Description

Provide for certain Department of Correctional Services employees to be law enforcement officers

Last Action

Placed on General File

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2026

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