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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
109th 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, 76-1495, and 81-885.24, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 25-1645, 32-221, 32-230, 39-210, and 45-1303, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; 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 seeks to prohibit discrimination based on military or veteran status across multiple areas of Nebraska state law. The bill amends numerous existing statutes to add "military or veteran status" as a protected characteristic alongside other categories like race, color, sex, and national origin. Specifically, the bill updates laws related to employment, housing, public accommodations, jury selection, voting, and other areas to ensure that individuals cannot be discriminated against because of their military service or veteran status. The bill provides a nuanced definition of "military or veteran status" that includes active duty service members, those discharged with honorable or general conditions, and dependents of service members. Importantly, the bill includes provisions clarifying that this protection does not duplicate federal protections, does not require special treatment of service members, and does not prohibit veterans' preference programs or special benefits for veterans. The amendments aim to provide comprehensive protection against discrimination for military service members and veterans across various aspects of public and private life in Nebraska.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on General File (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58870 |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB694.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB694 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB694_20250312-113624.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB694.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB694.pdf |
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