Bill

LR 58

Extend sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Kyle McAcy

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kathleen Kauth and 1 co-sponsor

Nebraska Legislature extends condolences to Kyle McAcy's family and honors his NSP service by retiring badge number 302 in his memory.

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Bill Summary · LR 58

Summary of LR 58: Extend sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Kyle McAcy

Purpose and intent

LR 58 is a ceremonial Nebraska Legislative Resolution recognizing and extending condolences to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Kyle McAcy (badge 302). The resolution memorializes McAcy’s dedication to public safety and notes the Nebraska State Patrol’s intention to retire his badge number in his honor.

Key provisions and changes

Section 1: The Legislature offers its condolences to Kyle McAcy’s family, friends, and fellow officers in recognition of his service.
Section 2: A copy of the resolution will be sent to McAcy’s family.
Preamble details (non-legislative provisions):
- Kyle McAcy was an officer with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), a ten-year veteran who served in Carrier Enforcement and the Patrol Division, worked as a range officer and Crisis Negotiator, and volunteered with the Police Athletics for Community Engagement (PACE) in Omaha.
- He participated in the NSP Explorer Program (2009–2013), the Junior Law Cadet program (2010), and NSP Camp 56 (2015).
- McAcy passed away on February 17, 2025, at age 31, following a traffic incident.
- In honor of his service, NSP will retire his badge number 302, ensuring the number is permanently associated with him.
Important note: As a resolution, LR 58 does not create law or authorize spending; it formally acknowledges McAcy’s service and expresses sympathies.

Affected parties and scope

Primary beneficiary: The family and friends of Kyle McAcy.
Secondary beneficiaries: Fellow NSP officers, law enforcement communities, and the public who witness formal recognition of McAcy’s service.
The action also highlights the NSP’s practice of honoring fallen or retiring officers through official recognition and badge-number retirement.

Procedural and timeline details

Introduced: February 28, 2025.
Laid over: February 28, 2025.
Rountree named as a sponsor: March 4, 2025.
Adopted and signed: March 10, 2025 (President/Speaker signed and the resolution adopted).
Outcome: The resolution’s provisions become official expressions of the Legislature, with a copy sent to McAcy’s family.

Context and impact

LR 58 serves as a formal, non-binding tribute to a public servant, acknowledging McAcy’s career and sacrifices. The most substantive actions are the expression of condolences and the ceremonial retirement of badge 302 by the Nebraska State Patrol, which preserves McAcy’s legacy within the agency.

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