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

LB 535: Prohibit assault on a frontline behavioral health provider or health care worker and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed

Plain-language summary

LB 535 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit assault on a frontline behavioral health provider or health care worker and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Kauth (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Indefinitely postponed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kathleen Kauth (Nonpartisan).