LB470

Provide for attorneys to make unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in lieu of sworn declarations

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Nebraska LB470 allows attorneys to make unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in lieu of sworn declarations.

Nebraska LB470 modifies the legal requirements for attorneys in the state. It permits attorneys to make unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury instead of sworn declarations in various legal contexts. This change applies to documents such as declarations, certificates, verifications, or statements in writing, provided they are subscribed by the attorney and dated. The unsworn declaration must include a statement of penalty of perjury under Nebraska law. This bill affects attorneys and the legal processes they are involved in.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025

May 19, 2025

Legislature

Presented to Governor on May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 47-0-2