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Introduced
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to discrimination; to amend sections 18-1724, 20-113, 20-132, 20-134, 20-139, 20-317, 20-318, 20-320, 20-321, 20-322, 20-325, 23-2525, 23-2531, 23-2541, 29-401, 45-1056, 48-215, 48-628.13, 48-1101, 48-1104, 48-1105, 48-1106, 48-1107, 48-1108, 48-1111, 48-1113, 48-1115, 48-1117, 48-1119, 48-1122, 48-1124, 48-1125, 49-801, 51-211, 58-216, 58-808, 58-809, 58-810, 68-1605, 75-325, and 76-1495, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 25-1645, 32-221, 32-230, 39-210, and 81-885.24, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022; to prohibit discrimination based upon military or veteran status as prescribed; to transfer provisions; to define terms; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination based upon military or veteran status in various areas, including employment, public accommodations, housing, and other contexts. It amends numerous existing laws to explicitly include military or veteran status as a protected characteristic, similar to how race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and other protected categories are currently defined. The bill also clarifies that this prohibition on discrimination does not prohibit certain programs or benefits that are specifically targeted towards veterans or servicemembers. Overall, this bill aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to those with military or veteran status in Nebraska.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination
Labor and Employment
- ‐ General Labor and Employment
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=54810 | 01/05/2024 |
| Blood AM2176 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/AM2176.pdf | 03/20/2024 |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/CS/LB977.pdf | 03/07/2024 |
| Fiscal Note for LB977 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/FN/LB977_20240125-115847.pdf | 01/25/2024 |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/SI/LB977.pdf | 01/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB977.pdf | 01/05/2024 |
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