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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act; to eliminate liability for physicians and physician groups for negligent acts or omissions of physician assistants acting under their supervision; and to outright repeal section 38-2053, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill, by repealing Section 38-2053 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, aims to eliminate the legal responsibility of physicians and physician groups for any negligent actions or omissions by physician assistants who are working under their supervision. In simpler terms, if a physician assistant makes a mistake that harms a patient, the supervising physician or their group will no longer be held legally accountable for that mistake. This change is being made within the context of the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act, which governs the practice of medicine in Nebraska.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
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=62704 |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB914.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB914 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB914_20260205-123102.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB914.pdf |
| Kauth FA574 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA574.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB914.pdf |
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