Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB1009: Change provisions relating to the date when compensation begins under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act
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 LB1009 Chairperson: Senator Kathleen Kauth Committee: Business and Labor The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB 1009 changes the provisions regarding when compensation begins under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act. LB 1009 changes the disability compensation from seven to three days. In certain cases, it changes compensation from eight to four days and from six weeks to two weeks. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator George Dungan
Sponsors
- George Dungan (NP, 26) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Notice of hearing for February 23, 2026
- : Referred to Business and Labor Committee
- : Kauth FA665 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB1009?
- LB1009 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Change provisions relating to the date when compensation begins under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act.
- What is the status of LB1009?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB1009?
- George Dungan (NP, 26).
- Where is the official record for LB1009?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63143
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