LB617

Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB617 amends the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act by abolishing certain defenses for employers.

Nebraska LB617 changes the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act by abolishing defenses for employers related to employee negligence, fellow employee negligence, and employee intoxication. The bill amends section 48-102 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, removing the ability for employers to claim that an employee's negligence, fellow employee's negligence, or intoxication were causes of an injury.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Business and Labor Hearing

History

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 24, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for March 10, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Business and Labor Committee