Nebraska · 109th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LB 959: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a youth afterschool credential and an adult eligibility passport under the Child Care Licensing Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
LB 959 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a youth afterschool credential and an adult eligibility passport under the Child Care Licensing Act. Primary sponsor: Merv Riepe (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Indefinitely postponed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Nonpartisan 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merv Riepe | Primary sponsor | Nonpartisan | Legislature | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Indefinitely postponed
- Provisions/portions of LB959 amended into LB867 by AM2856
- Placed on General File with AM2839
- Health and Human Services AM2839 filed
- Notice of hearing for January 28, 2026
- Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
- Kauth FA615 filed
- Date of introduction