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

LB 993: Provide a cause of action for deprivation of constitutional rights by a law enforcement officer, eliminate the defense of qualified immunity as prescribed, and change provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and State Tort Claims Act

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed

Plain-language summary

LB 993 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provide a cause of action for deprivation of constitutional rights by a law enforcement officer, eliminate the defense of qualified immunity as prescribed, and change provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and State Tort Claims Act. Primary sponsor: Terrell McKinney (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Indefinitely postponed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Terrell McKinney (Nonpartisan).