Nebraska LB1077: Change provisions relating to workers' compensation insurance policies and deductibles

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

One Hundred Ninth Legislature - Second Session - 2026 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB1077 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: LB1077 updates how workers' compensation claims data is reported for purposes of calculating experience modification factors used to set insurance premiums. It moves Nebraska from a gross reporting system to a net reporting system, aligning with surrounding states. Under this approach, deductible payments made by employers would not be included when determininga business's experience modification factor. Overall, the bill aims to reduce longterm premium cost while maintaining incentives for injury prevention and risk management. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Tom Brandt

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Sponsors

• Tom Brandt (NP, 32) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Provisions/portions of LB1077 amended into LB455 by AM2401
2. April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed
3. January 27, 2026: Notice of hearing for February 23, 2026
4. January 20, 2026: Referred to Business and Labor Committee
5. January 16, 2026: Kauth FA736 filed
6. January 15, 2026: Date of introduction

Common questions

What is LB1077?

LB1077 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Change provisions relating to workers' compensation insurance policies and deductibles.

What is the status of LB1077?

Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Provisions/portions of LB1077 amended into LB455 by AM2401 (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LB1077?

Tom Brandt (NP, 32).

Where is the official record for LB1077?

On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63411