LB1056

Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB1056 amends the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to update compensation schedules, introduce cost-of-living adjustments, and revise.

Nebraska LB1056 modifies the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act by updating compensation schedules for various injuries, introducing cost-of-living adjustments for benefits lasting over twelve months, and revising provisions for physician selection and interpreter services. The bill specifies compensation rates for different injuries, including loss of limbs and digits, and outlines procedures for selecting physicians and interpreters. It also mandates annual cost-of-living adjustments to benefits starting in 2027, based on the Consumer Price Index.

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Calendar

Feb 23

1:30 PM

Business and Labor Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 27

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 23, 2026

Jan 16

Legislature

Referred to Business and Labor Committee