LB206

Nebraska LB206 enhances penalties for specific offenses committed in disaster areas during emergency periods.

Nebraska LB206 amends the Nebraska Criminal Code to enhance penalties for certain offenses committed in disaster areas during emergency periods. The bill defines "covered offenses" to include assault, criminal trespass, and related felonies. If an individual commits a covered offense in a disaster area during an emergency period, they face the next higher penalty classification. The bill also defines "disaster area" as an area subject to an emergency proclamation by the Governor, a major disaster or emergency area declaration by the President, or a mandatory evacuation order.