Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB863: Require the Department of Correctional Services to construct barriers around certain facilities near residential properties
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
One Hundred Ninth Legislature - Second Session - 2026 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB863 Chairperson: Senator Carolyn Bosn Committee: Judiciary The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB863 establishes requirements for mitigation measures when state-owned correctional facilities are located in close proximity to residential properties. The bill directs the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to implement reasonable measures intended to reduce noise, visual impacts, and other effects on nearby neighborhoods. The bill seeks to minimize adverse impacts on surrounding communities and promote compatibility between state institutions and residential areas. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Jason Prokop
Sponsors
- Jason Prokop (NP, 27) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Notice of hearing for January 23, 2026
- : Referred to Judiciary Committee
- : Kauth FA503 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB863?
- LB863 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Require the Department of Correctional Services to construct barriers around certain facilities near residential properties.
- What is the status of LB863?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB863?
- Jason Prokop (NP, 27).
- Where is the official record for LB863?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62856
Source: official Nebraska record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.