LB1170

Nebraska LB1170 amends provisions for filing and appealing claims against the state, particularly for correctional institution incidents.

Nebraska LB1170 modifies the State Tort Claims Act to allow counties to file multiple claims for incidents in correctional institutions, subject to a threshold amount. It redefines terms such as "correctional institution incident" and "public safety officer." The bill also changes the process for investigating and appealing claims, giving the Risk Manager authority to receive and investigate claims. If a claim is denied, the claimant can appeal to the State Claims Board and, if dissatisfied, to the Legislature. The bill applies to incidents occurring on or after May 1, 2015.