LB608

Change insurance provisions relating to firefighters and include correctional officers, youth detention officers, certain disabled persons, and their children in the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act

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Nebraska LB608 expands insurance protections and tuition waivers for firefighters, correctional officers, youth detention officers, and their.

Nebraska LB608 amends the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act to expand insurance protections and tuition waivers. It ensures that employers cannot cancel health insurance policies for first responders who suffer serious bodily injury in the line of duty, unless the responder voluntarily leaves employment or does not return to work within twelve months post-injury. The bill also extends tuition waivers to dependents and qualifying children of first responders, including firefighters, correctional officers, and youth detention officers.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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12 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Revenue Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025

May 30, 2025

Legislature

Cavanaugh, M. FA193 withdrawn

May 30, 2025

Legislature

Cavanaugh, M. FA194 withdrawn