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NE LB722
NE LB722Provide for use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to behavioral health services; to amend section 71-812, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to allow use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder as prescribed; to define a term; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow the Behavioral Health Services Fund to be used for individuals with substance use disorder, in addition to those with serious mental illness. The Behavioral Health Services Fund is a state fund created to support community-based behavioral health services. The bill specifically modifies provisions related to housing-related assistance for very low-income adults, expanding eligibility to include those with substance use disorder. It also clarifies the definition of "adult with serious mental illness" to exclude substance use disorders unless they co-occur with a serious mental illness, and it defines "substance use disorder" by referencing another section of the law. The bill also repeals the original version of the law it is amending.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enrollment and Review ER122 filed (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62825 |
| Enrollment and Review ER122 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ER122.pdf |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB722.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB722 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB722_20260129-131931.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB722.pdf |
| Kauth FA351 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA351.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB722.pdf |
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