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NE LB784
NE LB784Change residency requirements for sheriffs in certain counties and continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law enforcement; to amend section 81-1414.07, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 23-1701, 23-1701.01, and 32-604, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to residency requirements for sheriffs in certain counties and continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill modifies residency requirements for sheriffs and continuing education for law enforcement officers. Specifically, for sheriffs in counties without a metropolitan, primary, or first-class city, the bill allows them to file for election without being a resident of that county, but they must reside in that county or an adjoining county while in office. It also clarifies that a sheriff appointed to fill a vacancy can be from any Nebraska county. For all law enforcement officers, the bill establishes a requirement to attend at least twenty-four hours of continuing education annually, including specific topics like firearms, legal updates, de-escalation, mental health, substance abuse, anti-bias training, and officer wellness, with certain provisions for new officers, retiring officers, and non-certified conditional officers. The bill also repeals existing sections related to these matters and sets operative dates for its provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Judiciary AM2236 filed (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62813 |
| Judiciary AM2236 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM2236.pdf |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB784.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB784 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB784_20260210-130030.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB784.pdf |
| Kauth FA413 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA413.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB784.pdf |
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