Nebraska · 109th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

LB 1040: 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

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed

Plain-language summary

LB 1040 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Kauth (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Indefinitely postponed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kathleen Kauth (Nonpartisan).