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LB 792

Eliminate an applicability provision of the Family Home Visitation Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jane Raybould

LB 792 removes an applicability limitation from Nebraska's Family Home Visitation Act, potentially expanding program eligibility or scope for early childhood and family services.

Notice of hearing for January 21, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 792

Legislative bill overview

LB 792 proposes to remove an applicability provision from Nebraska's Family Home Visitation Act, a program that provides voluntary home visiting services to families with young children. The bill would modify the scope or eligibility criteria of this existing program by eliminating a specific limitation on when or how the act applies.

Why is this important

The Family Home Visitation Act supports early childhood development and family wellness through evidence-based home visiting programs. Changes to applicability provisions can affect which families qualify for services, program funding, or implementation timelines, potentially expanding or contracting access to these preventive health and social services.

Potential points of contention

  • Program scope and cost implications - Eliminating an applicability provision could expand the program's reach, raising questions about funding sources and budgetary impact
  • Eligibility and fairness - Changes may alter which families or regions qualify for services, creating questions about equitable access across Nebraska
  • Implementation feasibility - Removing restrictions could affect whether agencies have adequate resources, training, or capacity to deliver expanded services

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

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