Nebraska LB878: Require paid parental leave for state employees

Sponsors

• Dunixi Guereca (NP, 7) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Communication
2. April 17, 2026: Failed to become law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor 21-27-1
3. April 17, 2026: Guereca MO587 failed
4. April 17, 2026: Guereca MO587 That LB878 becomes law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor filed
5. April 17, 2026: Returned by Governor without approval on April 16, 2026
6. April 17, 2026: Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
7. April 10, 2026: President/Speaker signed
8. April 10, 2026: Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 41-7*-1
9. April 8, 2026: Enrollment and Review ST95 recorded
10. April 8, 2026: Enrollment and Review ST95 filed

Votes

• MOTION TO OVERRIDE (April 17, 2026): 21 yea, 27 nay, failed
• Final Reading (April 10, 2026): 41 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Select File: AM 3135 Guereca (April 8, 2026): 43 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Select File: AM 2980 Guereca FA 1185 Kauth MO 570 Cavanaugh, M. RECONSIDER (April 7, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Select File: AM 2980 Guereca FA 1185 Kauth (April 7, 2026): 25 yea, 16 nay, passed
• General File: AM 2715 Kauth MO 519 Cavanaugh, M. RECONSIDER (March 17, 2026): 13 yea, 21 nay, failed

Common questions

What is LB878?

LB878 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Require paid parental leave for state employees.

What is the status of LB878?

Passed both chambers as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Communication (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LB878?

Dunixi Guereca (NP, 7).

Where is the official record for LB878?

On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63092