Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB1043: Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance 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 LB1043 Chairperson: Senator Brian Hardin Committee: Health and Human Services The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB1043 allows the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the pharmaceutical and therapeutics committee to approve antidepressant prescription drugs, antipsychotic prescription drugs, and anticonvulsant prescription drugs for Medicaid patients. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Glen Meyer
Sponsors
- Glen Meyer (NP, 17) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Notice of hearing for February 05, 2026
- : Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
- : Kauth FA702 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB1043?
- LB1043 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act.
- What is the status of LB1043?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB1043?
- Glen Meyer (NP, 17).
- Where is the official record for LB1043?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62724
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