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

LB 957: Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed

Plain-language summary

LB 957 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor. Primary sponsor: John Cavanaugh (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Indefinitely postponed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Cavanaugh (Nonpartisan).