LB535

Prohibit assault on a frontline behavioral health provider or health care worker and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB535 aims to prohibit assaults on frontline behavioral health providers and health care workers, and redefines penalties for assaults on.

Nebraska LB535 amends state statutes to prohibit assaults on frontline behavioral health providers and health care workers, including striking with bodily fluids. It redefines penalties for assaults on public safety officers, emergency responders, state correctional employees, and Department of Health and Human Services employees. The bill also repeals certain sections and redefines terms related to these offenses.

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jan 28, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 12, 2025