LB416

Change provisions relating to releases, covenants not to sue, or similar agreements on joint and several liability

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB416 amends civil procedure to change the effect of releases on joint and several liability.

Nebraska LB416 amends civil procedure to change the effect of releases on joint and several liability. It specifies that a release, covenant not to sue, or similar agreement entered into by a claimant and one or more persons liable shall not abrogate the joint and several liability of any other person or persons liable upon the same claim. It also repeals the original section 25-21,185.11, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.

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Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 6, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 27, 2025