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NE LB965
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eliot Bostar
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AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offenses for sexual abuse by conservators, guardians, guardians ad litem, and child welfare service providers, classified as Class IIA felony for sexual penetration and Class IIIA felony for sexual contact
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Expands existing sexual abuse laws covering inmates and parolees to include probationers and problem solving court participants under the same penalty structure
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Extends legal immunity to probation employees who administer opioid overdose reversal medication (naloxone) in good faith, protecting them from administrative action, criminal prosecution, and personal civil liability
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Broadens the incest statute to criminalize sexual penetration or contact with adopted children and foster children, in addition to existing prohibitions on stepchildren under 19
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Requires sex offender registration for convictions under the new sexual abuse offenses and adds these crimes to victim notification requirements, evidence rules for sexual assault cases, and lists of covered offenses for various criminal justice purposes
Legislative Description
Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant; prohibit sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or child welfare service provider; provide for administration of naloxone by probation employees; and change conduct constituting the offense of incest
Last Action
Hallstrom name added
3/6/2026