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NE LB866
NE LB866Change distribution of the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund, create a fund, and provide for drug detection activities
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public health and welfare; to amend section 71-2490, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to provide for transfers from the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund; to create a fund; to provide powers and duties for the Attorney General related to fentanyl and other drugs; to repeal the original section; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to change how money from the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund is distributed and creates a new fund for drug detection activities. Specifically, it redirects funds to support first responders' behavioral health, staff for overdose fatality review teams, and opioid prevention and treatment programs, while also establishing the Drug Detection and Prevention Cash Fund, administered by the Attorney General, to support law enforcement efforts against illegal fentanyl and other illicit drugs through technology acquisition, task force support, and public education initiatives. The bill also repeals the original section of law it amends and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Speaker priority bill (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63257 |
| Fiscal Note for LB866 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB866_20260129-132156.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB866.pdf |
| Kauth FA506 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA506.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB866.pdf |
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