NE LB902

Creates the Medical Standards for Incarcerated Individuals Act requiring the Department of Correctional Services medical director to develop standardized protocols for treating chronic and acute conditions, including 48-hour maximum response times for health complaints and symptom screening

Mandates that all department employees and contractors report suspected medical neglect to the Office of Inspector General, with immunity from civil and criminal liability for good-faith reporters

Expands Inspector General authority to investigate allegations of medical neglect and requires public release of investigation reports when inmate deaths involve suspected medical neglect

Requires annual Inspector General audits of department compliance with medical standards, with audit reports due by May 15 each year starting in 2028 and public summary reports released by October 1

Implementation deadline of January 1, 2028 for all required protocols, reporting systems, and oversight coordination