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LB 919

Allow for the use of durable accessible mediums for public records

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rita Sanders

LB 919 permits Nebraska public agencies to store and provide public records using digital and other accessible formats instead of requiring physical paper copies.

Notice of hearing for February 19, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 919

Legislative bill overview

LB 919 authorizes Nebraska public agencies to maintain and provide public records using durable accessible mediums beyond traditional paper formats. The bill expands the acceptable methods for storing and distributing government documents while maintaining their durability and accessibility to the public.

Why is this important

This legislation modernizes public records management by allowing agencies to use digital, electronic, or other non-paper formats, potentially reducing storage costs and improving citizen access to government information. It acknowledges that many records are now digitally created and stored, and permits agencies to maintain them in formats that may be more practical and environmentally efficient than paper.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's success depends on how "durable accessible mediums" is defined—vague language could allow formats that exclude citizens lacking digital access or technical literacy
  • Digital divide concerns: Prioritizing digital formats may disadvantage elderly, low-income, or rural Nebraskans without reliable internet or device access
  • Preservation standards: Long-term durability of digital records is uncertain compared to paper; the bill may lack requirements for data migration, cybersecurity, or backup protocols to ensure records survive technological obsolescence

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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