Nebraska 2026 Session Status: Introduced

LB859 — The official site of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature

Last action — Provisions/portions of LB859 amended into LB965 by AM3015

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Legislature
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Legislature. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

Low

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Summary

Provide for county conflict counsel to represent certain indigent persons when the public defender is unavailable

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Date of introduction

  2. Kauth FA499 filed

  3. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  4. Notice of hearing for February 11, 2026

  5. Indefinitely postponed

  6. Provisions/portions of LB859 amended into LB965 by AM3015

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (48)

48 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does LB859 do?
Provide for county conflict counsel to represent certain indigent persons when the public defender is unavailable
Who sponsors LB859?
LB859 is sponsored by Eliot Bostar.
What is the current status of LB859?
This bill has been introduced in the Legislature. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track LB859?
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