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NE LB1089
NE LB1089Change enforcement provisions of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
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 Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act; to amend section 48-3808, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change enforcement provisions; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act by adding new enforcement provisions that allow employees to directly sue employers for violations of the act, seeking legal and equitable relief, and if successful, recover their judgment, costs, and attorney's fees. Importantly, any citation issued by the Commissioner of Labor related to the facts in dispute will be admissible as evidence in such a lawsuit, unless the court specifically excludes it, and these lawsuits must be filed within one year of the cause of action arising.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Armendariz 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=62584 |
| Fiscal Note for LB1089 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB1089_20260206-130034.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB1089.pdf |
| Kauth FA748 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA748.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1089.pdf |
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