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NE LB1033

NE LB1033
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to make crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to social services; to amend section 68-1215, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to provide for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program; and to repeal the original section.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide crisis assistance payments under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal program designed to help low-income households with their heating and cooling costs. Specifically, the bill inserts new language that mandates the department to make these crisis payments, with a limit of $800 per program year, but also allows for payments exceeding this amount in cases of extenuating circumstances. The bill also repeals the original section of the law, effectively replacing it with these new provisions for crisis assistance.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Health and Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 2/20/2026 Room 1510) (on 02/20/2026)

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