LB519

Require independent confirmatory testing of potential items of contraband or drugs in prisons

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Nebraska LB519 mandates independent confirmatory testing for potential contraband or drugs in prisons.

Nebraska LB519 amends the state's correctional services to require independent confirmatory testing of potential contraband or drugs before disciplinary measures are taken against an inmate. If the confirmation test remains positive, the inmate may be required to pay the cost of the confirmation test. This change affects inmates and the Department of Correctional Services.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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1 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 28, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on May 13, 2025

May 9, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 46-1*-2

May 9, 2025

Legislature

President/Speaker signed