Nebraska 109th Legislature (2025-2026) Status: Enacted

LB 727 — Authorize law enforcement agencies to obtain, maintain, and possess epinephrine autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine for use by a law enforcement officer and require training

Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Legislature
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

60 added · 70 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill LB 727 includes new provisions that authorize law enforcement agencies in Nebraska to carry and use epinephrine autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine. This is significant because it enables officers to respond more effectively to medical emergencies, such as severe allergic reactions, while on duty. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the requirement for training officers on how to properly administer these medications, ensuring a higher level of preparedness in critical situations. Overall, these changes aim to enhance public safety and health response capabilities among law enforcement.

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LB727 LB727 2026 LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE BILL 727 FINAL READING   Introduced by Kauth, 31.
LB727 LB727 2026 LEGISLATIVE BILL 727 Approved by the Governor April 14, 2026   Introduced by Kauth, 31.
Read first time January 07, 2026 Committee:
  A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law enforcement;
Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law enforcement;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB727 LB727 2026 Section 1.
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1.
(3) The department shall, in consultation with law enforcement agencies, approve one or more educational training programs relating to -2- LB727 LB727 2026 responding to an anaphylaxis event, including the use of authorized forms of epinephrine, that law enforcement officers may complete in order to be provided and administer authorized forms of epinephrine pursuant to this section.
(3) The department shall, in consultation with law enforcement agencies, approve one or more educational training programs relating to responding to an anaphylaxis event, including the use of authorized forms of epinephrine, that law enforcement officers may complete in order to be provided and administer authorized forms of epinephrine pursuant to this section.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

  2. President/Speaker signed

  3. Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

  4. Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

  5. Placed on Final Reading with ST71

  6. Enrollment and Review ST71 filed

  7. Enrollment and Review ST71 recorded

  8. Kauth FA356 withdrawn

  9. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

  10. Placed on Select File

  11. Judiciary AM1787 adopted

  12. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

  13. Placed on General File with AM1787

  14. Judiciary AM1787 filed

  15. Speaker priority bill

  16. Notice of hearing for January 22, 2026

  17. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  18. Kauth FA356 filed

  19. Date of introduction

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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Votes

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 49000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Yea
Barry DeKay — Yea
Beau Ballard — Yea
Ben Hansen — Yea
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Yea
Brian Hardin — Yea
Carolyn Bosn — Yea
Christy Armendariz — Yea
Dan Lonowski — Yea
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Yea
Dave Murman — Yea
Dave Wordekemper — Yea
Dunixi Guereca — Yea
Eliot Bostar — Yea
Fred Meyer — Yea
George Dungan — Yea
Glen Meyer — Yea
Jana Hughes — Yea
Jane Raybould — Yea
Jared Storm — Yea
Jason Prokop — Yea
John Arch — Yea
John Cavanaugh — Yea
John Fredrickson — Yea
Kathleen Kauth — Yea
Loren Lippincott — Yea
Machaela Cavanaugh — Yea
Margo Juarez — Yea
Megan Hunt — Yea
Merv Riepe — Yea
Mike Jacobson — Yea
Mike Moser — Yea
Myron Dorn — Yea
Paul Strommen — Yea
R. Brad von Gillern — Yea
Rick Holdcroft — Yea
Rita Sanders — Yea
Robert Clements — Yea
Robert Dover — Yea
Stan Clouse — Yea
Tanya Storer — Yea
Teresa Ibach — Yea
Terrell McKinney — Yea
Tom Brandt — Yea
Tony Sorrentino — Yea
Victor Rountree — Yea
Wendy DeBoer — Yea

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Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 320017
Total 320017
% of votes cast 65%0%0%35%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Not Voting
Barry DeKay — Not Voting
Beau Ballard — Yea
Ben Hansen — Not Voting
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Not Voting
Brian Hardin — Not Voting
Carolyn Bosn — Yea
Christy Armendariz — Not Voting
Dan Lonowski — Yea
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Not Voting
Dave Murman — Yea
Dave Wordekemper — Yea
Dunixi Guereca — Yea
Eliot Bostar — Not Voting
Fred Meyer — Not Voting
George Dungan — Not Voting
Glen Meyer — Yea
Jana Hughes — Yea
Jane Raybould — Not Voting
Jared Storm — Not Voting
Jason Prokop — Yea
John Arch — Yea
John Cavanaugh — Yea
John Fredrickson — Yea
Kathleen Kauth — Yea
Loren Lippincott — Yea
Machaela Cavanaugh — Not Voting
Margo Juarez — Yea
Megan Hunt — Yea
Merv Riepe — Yea
Mike Jacobson — Yea
Mike Moser — Yea
Myron Dorn — Yea
Paul Strommen — Not Voting
R. Brad von Gillern — Yea
Rick Holdcroft — Not Voting
Rita Sanders — Yea
Robert Clements — Yea
Robert Dover — Not Voting
Stan Clouse — Yea
Tanya Storer — Yea
Teresa Ibach — Not Voting
Terrell McKinney — Yea
Tom Brandt — Yea
Tony Sorrentino — Yea
Victor Rountree — Yea
Wendy DeBoer — Yea

Official roll call →

Judiciary AM1787 adopted

Failed 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 21 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 280021
Total 280021
% of votes cast 57%0%0%43%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Not Voting
Barry DeKay — Not Voting
Beau Ballard — Yea
Ben Hansen — Not Voting
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Not Voting
Brian Hardin — Not Voting
Carolyn Bosn — Yea
Christy Armendariz — Not Voting
Dan Lonowski — Not Voting
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Not Voting
Dave Murman — Yea
Dave Wordekemper — Yea
Dunixi Guereca — Yea
Eliot Bostar — Not Voting
Fred Meyer — Not Voting
George Dungan — Not Voting
Glen Meyer — Yea
Jana Hughes — Not Voting
Jane Raybould — Not Voting
Jared Storm — Not Voting
Jason Prokop — Yea
John Arch — Yea
John Cavanaugh — Yea
John Fredrickson — Yea
Kathleen Kauth — Yea
Loren Lippincott — Yea
Machaela Cavanaugh — Not Voting
Margo Juarez — Yea
Megan Hunt — Not Voting
Merv Riepe — Yea
Mike Jacobson — Yea
Mike Moser — Yea
Myron Dorn — Not Voting
Paul Strommen — Not Voting
R. Brad von Gillern — Yea
Rick Holdcroft — Not Voting
Rita Sanders — Yea
Robert Clements — Yea
Robert Dover — Not Voting
Stan Clouse — Yea
Tanya Storer — Yea
Teresa Ibach — Not Voting
Terrell McKinney — Yea
Tom Brandt — Yea
Tony Sorrentino — Yea
Victor Rountree — Yea
Wendy DeBoer — Yea

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LB 727 is sponsored by Kathleen Kauth.
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