NE LB437

Bill

NE LB437

Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act

Introduced
01/21/2025

In Committee
01/23/2025

Crossed Over
01/26/2026

Passed
02/18/2026

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/18/2026

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act; to amend section 71-5848.01, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change the validity period for a new or modified certificate of need; and to repeal the original section.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act by extending the validity period for a new or modified certificate of need from one year to three years from the date it is issued, while still allowing for a one-year renewal if the holder demonstrates progress towards meeting the project's timeline. A certificate of need is a permit required in some states for healthcare facilities to expand services or construct new facilities, intended to control healthcare costs and prevent duplication of services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Merv Riepe (NP)*,

Last Action

Approved by Governor on February 17, 2026 (on 02/18/2026)

Official Document

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59707

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59707
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB437.pdf
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB437.pdf
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB437.pdf
Enrollment and Review ER101	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ER101.pdf
Riepe AM1732	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1732.pdf
Fiscal Note for LB437	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB437_20260114-100757.pdf
Fredrickson AM782	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM782.pdf
DeKay AM778	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM778.pdf
Health and Human Services AM659	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM659.pdf
Analysis - Committee Statement	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB437.pdf
Fiscal Note for LB437	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB437_20250311-110521.pdf
Analysis - Statement of Intent	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB437.pdf
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB437.pdf

Bill > LB437

summary

Introduced Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Official Document

bill text

bill summary

bill summary

bill summary