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LB 386

Adopt the Regional Mental Health Expansion Pilot Program Act, provide for videoconferencing of hearings under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act and the Sex Offender Commitment Act, provide for detention of certain persons at mental health beds in jails, and change provisions relating to hearings and rights of confrontation

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tanya Storer

Bill 8 SummaryBill Number: LB 386Title: Adopt the Regional Mental Health Expansion Pilot Program Act, provide for videoconferencing of hearings under the Nebraska Mental Health Com

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Bill Summary · LB 386

Bill 8 Summary

Bill Number: LB 386
Title: Adopt the Regional Mental Health Expansion Pilot Program Act, provide for videoconferencing of hearings under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act and the Sex Offender Commitment Act, provide for detention of certain persons at mental health beds in jails, and change provisions relating to hearings and rights of confrontation
Status: Provisions/portions of LB386 amended into LB150 by AM1370
Introduced: January 17, 2025

Summary:
- LB386 establishes the Mental Health Pilot Program Act to address the shortage of mental health resources and long travel distances for individuals in mental health crises
- It enables a selected county law enforcement agency to add mental health beds to its existing jail or another local facility, improving access to care and alleviating the burden on law enforcement
- The program provides a safe, non-incarcerated environment for individuals in Emergency Protective Custody to receive timely mental health care

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