Bill
LB 274
Bill 5 SummaryMain Purpose: LB 274 increases the minimum liability insurance coverage requirement for licensed child care facilities and requires verification of coverage during in
Main Purpose: LB 274 increases the minimum liability insurance coverage requirement for licensed child care facilities and requires verification of coverage during inspections.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the minimum required liability insurance coverage for child care facilities from $100,000 to $200,000
- Mandates that facilities maintain the required coverage at all times when children are in their care
- Requires inspectors to verify proof of current liability insurance coverage during unannounced facility inspections
Affected Parties:
- Licensed child care facilities
- Parents/guardians utilizing child care services
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services responsible for licensing and inspections
Procedural/Timeline Details:
- LB 274 was introduced on January 15, 2025
- Portions of LB 274 were amended into LB 257 by AM947
- The committee adopted AM84, which reinstated the $100,000 minimum coverage requirement
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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