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LR 175

Interim study to examine issues relating to assaults in Nebraska

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Wendy DeBoer

LR 175 proposes an interim study to evaluate Nebraska’s assault laws and protections for professionals, and to consider extending protections to more professions.

Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · LR 175

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Bill LR 175 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: LR 175
  • Title: Interim study to examine issues relating to assaults in Nebraska
  • Type: Legislative Resolution (interim study)
  • Sponsor: DeBoer (primary)
  • Introduced: May 12, 2025
  • Current Status: Referred to Judiciary Committee (after initial referral to the Executive Board)

Purpose and Scope

LR 175 proposes an interim study to investigate issues related to assaults in Nebraska. The study is not a new law but a fact-finding and policy-evaluating process designed to inform future legislative action. The scope of the study includes, but is not limited to:
1. The current statutory framework governing assaults and assaults on individuals while performing duties in certain professions.
2. The consideration of including additional individuals within the protections of such statutes based on their profession.
3. Other issues related to assaults in Nebraska.

Key Provisions

  • Designation of Committee: The Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature is designated to conduct the interim study.
  • Reporting Requirement: Upon completion of the study, the committee must prepare a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the Legislature.

What Would Be Affected

  • The study targets the Nebraska statutory scheme governing assaults, including protections for individuals who are assaulted while performing their professional duties.
  • It also focuses on identifying potential expansions of protected groups to include other professionals deemed to require protection.
  • Since this is an interim study, no statutes are amended or enacted by LR 175 itself; any changes would result from future legislation informed by the study’s findings.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referral Path: Introduced May 12, 2025; initially referred to the Executive Board, then referred to the Judiciary Committee on May 19, 2025.
  • Study Duration and Deliverables: The resolution requires a final report with findings and recommendations after the study. It does not specify a concrete deadline within the text provided; the timeframe will be determined by the committee as part of the interim study process.
  • Legislative Process Context: As an interim study resolution, LR 175 guides analysis and information gathering rather than immediate policy enactment. Recommendations from the study could lead to future legislation.

Summary

LR 175 is an interim study proposal aimed at evaluating how Nebraska defines and protects against assaults, particularly for professionals performing duties, and whether additional protections should be extended to more professions. Led by the Judiciary Committee, the study will culminate in a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature or Legislative Council.

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

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