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NE LB779
NE LB779Provide requirements for health care facilities and collection agencies relating to medical debt
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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 medical debt; to provide requirements for health care facilities and collection agencies relating to collection of medical debt.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new rules for how medical debt can be collected in Nebraska. It states that neither healthcare facilities nor collection agencies can charge interest or late fees on medical debt until 90 days after the final bill is due, and any such charges cannot exceed 3% of the debt annually. Medical debt is defined as any money owed for healthcare services received. Furthermore, the bill prohibits using an individual's primary home as collateral or foreclosing on it to collect on medical debt.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Conrad priority bill (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63223 |
| Fiscal Note for LB779 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB779_20260217-124341.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB779.pdf |
| Kauth FA408 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA408.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB779.pdf |
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