LB241

Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events

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Nebraska LB241 provides immunity from liability for private entities in cybersecurity events unless caused by willful negligence.

Nebraska LB241 defines terms related to data privacy and cybersecurity, including "cybersecurity event" and "nonpublic information." It exempts private entities from liability in class actions resulting from cybersecurity events unless caused by willful, wanton, or gross negligence. This law aims to protect businesses from certain legal liabilities related to cybersecurity incidents.

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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10 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Banking, Commerce and Insurance Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 17, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 36-11*-2

Mar 13, 2025

Legislature

President/Speaker signed