Nebraska 2026 Session Status: Introduced

LB1040 — The official site of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature

Last action — Indefinitely postponed

  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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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Summary

Change provisions of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act relating to grounds for civil commitment and inpatient treatment and allow for interested parties to file petitions

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Date of introduction

  2. Kauth FA699 filed

  3. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  4. Notice of hearing for February 25, 2026

  5. Indefinitely postponed

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

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does LB1040 do?
Change provisions of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act relating to grounds for civil commitment and inpatient treatment and allow for interested parties to file petitions
Who sponsors LB1040?
LB1040 is sponsored by Kathleen Kauth.
What is the current status of LB1040?
This bill has been introduced in the Legislature. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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