LB 753 — Provide for recognition and enforcement of military protective orders under the Protection Orders Act
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Legislature
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✓To Executive
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5Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
53 added · 63 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to the Protection Orders Act includes new provisions that clarify the responsibilities of peace officers concerning military protective orders, ensuring these orders are recognized in related legal proceedings. It also redefined some terms related to abuse and harassment for consistency throughout the law while removing an unnecessary definition. These changes are significant because they improve how military protective orders are handled, potentially enhancing protections for individuals in crisis.
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Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 07,AN 2026ACT Committee:relating to the Protection Orders Act;
Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Protection Orders Act;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB753 LB753 2026 Section 1.
-2- LB753 LB753 2026 26-112 During any hearing on a protection order:
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Passed on Final Reading 48-0-1
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Placed on Final Reading
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Placed on Select File
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Kauth FA382 withdrawn
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Cavanaugh, J. name added
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Notice of hearing for January 21, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Kauth FA382 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- John Cavanaugh · Cosponsor
- Victor Rountree · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 47 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (47)
47 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 753?
- LB 753 is sponsored by John Cavanaugh and Victor Rountree.
- What is the current status of LB 753?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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