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LR 125

Recognize April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Nebraska

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ashlei Spivey

Nebraska designates April 2025 as Second Chance Month to raise awareness of reentry barriers and support successful, safe returns for people with criminal convictions.

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Bill Summary · LR 125

Summary: Legislative Resolution LR 125 — Recognize April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Nebraska

Overview

Legislative Resolution 125 (LR 125) is a nonbinding resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature in the First Session of the 109th Legislature. The resolution recognizes April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Nebraska. It honors the national observance, promotes awareness of the consequences of criminal convictions, and supports initiatives to aid the successful reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges that Second Chance Month has been observed in the United States since 2017 to raise awareness of the collateral consequences associated with criminal, particularly felony, convictions.
  • Emphasizes the importance of second chances and supporting safe and successful reentry into the community.
  • Highlights that individuals who are system-impacted often face barriers to housing, employment, and education, and that removing those barriers benefits families, communities, public safety, the economy, and Nebraska’s opportunity ecosystem.
  • Expresses a commitment to dignity and the potential of every person.

Key Provisions

  • formal recognition of April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Nebraska.
  • Statements on the benefits of second chances, including improved public safety, reduced recidivism, economic contributions, and stronger communities.
  • Emphasis on addressing barriers to reentry (housing, employment, education) for individuals with criminal justice involvement.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The resolution primarily affects symbolic recognition and public messaging within the state government and Nebraska communities.
  • It may influence state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to highlight and support reentry efforts, though it does not impose new duties, regulations, or funding.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 16, 2025.
  • Laid over: April 16, 2025.
  • Adopted: April 23, 2025.
  • Signed by: President/Speaker on April 23, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Led by primary sponsor Spivey, with a list of additional sponsors (Cavanaugh, Conrad, DeBoer, Fredrickson, Guereca, Hunt, Juarez, Lippincott, McKinney, Rountree, among others).

Status and Classification

  • Status: Adopted.
  • Classification: Legislative resolution (nonbinding).

Observations

  • As a symbolic resolution, LR 125 does not create new statutory mandates or allocate funds.
  • It serves to elevate awareness of reentry challenges and signals legislative support for policies and programs that facilitate second chances for Nebraskans returning from incarceration.

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

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