LR371

Interim study to determine whether Nebraska should amend the rules of evidence to mirror federal changes to the admissibility of expert testimony

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

Interim study to assess if Nebraska should update its rules of evidence to match federal changes on expert testimony admissibility.

Nebraska LR371 proposes an interim study to determine if the state should amend its rules of evidence to mirror recent federal changes regarding the admissibility of expert testimony. The federal amendment, effective December 1, 2023, requires that expert testimony be based on sufficient facts and reliable methods. The Judiciary Committee will conduct the study and report findings to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Mar 30

Legislature

Referred to Judiciary Committee

Mar 24

Legislature

Dungan name added

Mar 18

Legislature

Date of introduction