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LB 1249

Redefine terms, change provisions relating to the carryover of paid sick time, and repeal obsolete provisions in the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tony Sorrentino

LB 1249 modifies Nebraska's paid sick leave law by redefining terms, changing carryover rules for unused sick time, and eliminating outdated provisions.

Notice of hearing for February 09, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1249

Legislative bill overview

LB 1249 modifies Nebraska's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act by redefining key terms related to paid sick time, adjusting carryover provisions for unused sick leave, and removing outdated statutory language. The bill appears designed to clarify and update the state's paid sick leave requirements for employers and employees.

Why is this important

Paid sick time policies directly affect worker health outcomes and financial security, as they determine whether employees can afford to stay home when ill without losing income. Changes to carryover rules impact how much sick leave workers can accumulate and use across years, which particularly affects workers in low-wage positions who are more likely to need sick leave.

Potential points of contention

  • Carryover restrictions: If the bill limits how much sick time can be carried over year-to-year, employers may benefit while workers lose accumulated protections; conversely, mandatory carryover could increase employer costs
  • Definition changes: Redefining terms like "paid sick time" or "employer" could expand or contract coverage, affecting which workers and businesses are covered by the law
  • Repeal of provisions: Removing "obsolete" language requires scrutiny—what one party calls obsolete another may view as important worker protections

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

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