Hearings for Health and Human Services Committee

The order of the bills listed may not be the order in which they are heard that day in committee.

Health and Human Services / Urban Affairs
Date: Friday September 18, 2026
Location: Room 1023
Time: 9:00 AM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Special
Introducer:
Description: Olmstead Report as required by the newly passed LB737.
Note: Invited testimony only
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday September 18, 2026
Location: Room 1023
Time: 9:00 AM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LR404
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Interim study to examine Nebraska statutes and the processes relating to the developmental disability and the aged and disabled waivers and the tools used to assess developmental disabilities
Note: Invited testimony only
Document: Special
Introducer:
Description: LR404 will begin approximately 10 minutes after the completion of the Olmstead Report.
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday September 18, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LR444
Introducer: Quick
Description: Interim study to examine cost models and payment models for determining behavioral health service rates in Nebraska
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday September 17, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LR423
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Interim study to examine the issue of food insecurity for pregnant and postpartum women and their children in Nebraska
Note: Invited testimony only
Document: LR391
Introducer: Dungan
Description: Interim study to examine the issue of diaper access for Nebraska families
Note: Invited testimony only
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday September 16, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LR382
Introducer: Fredrickson
Description: Interim study to examine issues related to play therapy access in Nebraska
Note: Invited testimony only
Document: LR383
Introducer: Spivey
Description: Interim study to examine the issue of maternal depression in Nebraska and potential statutory or administrative changes that may support maternal mental health in the state
Note: Invited testimony only
Document: LR481
Introducer: Bostar
Description: Interim study to examine the fiscal and operational issues related to the addition of long-term care services and supports to the medicaid managed care program
Note: Invited testimony only
Health and Human Services
Date: Tuesday June 30, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Special
Introducer:
Description: LR 425-Interim study to examine the rehabilitation and treatment of youth and the transition back to their communities: Explore long-term facility and treatment options that best serve the unique needs of youth in DHHS care currently residing at the Whitehall Facility in Lincoln
Note: Invited testimony only
Health and Human Services
Date: Monday March 23, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 12:15 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Brockhaus, Makayla - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday March 19, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 12:15 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: AM2642
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Amending LB912
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday February 27, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Special
Introducer:
Description: 1115 Waiver on Retro Eligibility Period (as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-604)
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday February 26, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Owens, David - Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Ulrich, Jim - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Zamora , Tracy - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Document: LB746
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Eliminate obsolete provisions of the Population Health Information Act
Document: LB796
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy
Document: LB958
Introducer: Cavanaugh, M.
Description: Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of doula services and change reporting requirements under the Medical Assistance Act, change provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, and provide limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program
Document: LB734
Introducer: Hunt
Description: Change waiver of work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Document: LB1200
Introducer: Guereca
Description: Require industrial integrators to submit an annual disaster mitigation plan to the Department of Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Hesser, Kate - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Kusek, Katherine - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Stoney, Myra - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Dexter, April - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Document: LB777
Introducer: Cavanaugh, M.
Description: Provide for eligibility and reporting requirements under the medical assistance program
Document: LB949
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Change provisions relating to the prescription drug monitoring program, the statewide health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board
Document: LR296
Introducer: Hallstrom
Description: Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to make permanent changes to the Child and Adult Food Programs
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday February 20, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Reese, David - State Board of Health
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Sikes, Jacob - State Board of Health
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Vehle, Dan - State Board of Health
Document: LB970
Introducer: Guereca
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment to include a program of early literacy promotion and intervention in well-child visits under the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services program
Document: LB1213
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Adopt the Case Management Licensure Act
Document: LB1033
Introducer: Spivey
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to make crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program
Document: LB740
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Adopt the Housing First Supportive Services Act and require the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval for coverage under the Medical Assistance Act
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday February 19, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Palmer, Ryan - State Board of Health
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Bertch, Mark - State Board of Health
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Kucera, Patricia - State Board of Health
Document: LB933
Introducer: Cavanaugh, J.
Description: Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act
Document: LB1016
Introducer: Raybould
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a demonstration project waiver for traditional healing services
Document: LB944
Introducer: Dorn
Description: Require direct reimbursement to certain facilities for hospice care services under the Medical Assistance Act
Document: LB843
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants
Document: LB1217
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Authorize schools to maintain epinephrine for emergency first aid
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday February 18, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Mentink, Linda - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Livingston, Cheryl - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Rethwisch, Jeremiah - State Board of Health
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Dodge, Jaime - State Board of Health
Document: LB1091
Introducer: Bostar
Description: Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services for long-term care clients with special needs under the medical assistance program
Document: LB737
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Require a joint public hearing to evaluate the progress of the Olmstead plan for individuals with disabilities
Document: LB1012
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Provide for a lien for professional services rendered by a physical therapist
Document: LB1233
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Adopt the Developmental Disabilities Provider Excessive Training and Cost Reduction Act
Document: LB1057
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Redefine adult day service under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB1234
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Adopt the Freestanding Birth Center Act
Document: LB1211
Introducer: Riepe
Description: Provide requirements for automated medication systems operated by certain pharmacies under the Automated Medication Systems Act
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday February 11, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB1194
Introducer: Storer
Description: Adopt the Real Food Act
Document: LB1144
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Redefine a term and provide requirements for entities issuing health plans under the Medical Assistance Act
Document: LB1132
Introducer: Fredrickson
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a state plan amendment for coverage of long-acting injectable and extended-release medications for certain individuals
Document: LB723
Introducer: Quick
Description: Provide for implementation of community engagement requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
Document: LB1212
Introducer: Riepe
Description: Provide for licensure of internationally trained physicians under the Uniform Credentialing Act and change provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday February 06, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB914
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Eliminate physician liability for negligence of physician assistants
Document: LB955
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Provide for practice agreements between pharmacists and physician assistants
Document: LB888
Introducer: Clouse
Description: Change enforcement provisions for violations of the Nebraska Uniform Standards for Modular Housing Units Act, the Uniform Standard Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles, and certain rules, regulations, and orders
Document: LB1013
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Change and eliminate provisions relating to names of state institutions and requirements relating to gender at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday February 05, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB926
Introducer: Andersen
Description: Change provisions relating to cash assistance under the Welfare Reform Act and transitional assistance under the aid to dependent children program
Document: LB773
Introducer: Dungan
Description: Eliminate a sunset date and change provisions of the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program
Document: LB1043
Introducer: Meyer, G.
Description: Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act
Document: LB929
Introducer: Fredrickson
Description: Provide for managed care organizations to pay the deductible, cost sharing, or similar charges on behalf of medicaid enrollees
Document: LB1221
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Provide definitions relating to community engagement and work requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday February 04, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB942
Introducer: Riepe
Description: Provide requirements for medicaid reimbursement for emergency medical conditions and inpatient services under the Medical Assistance Act
Document: LB911
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Provide requirements for licensed behavior analysts, certain child care licensing facilities, behavior analysis services under the Medical Assistance Act, and the Department of Health and Human Services
Document: LB724
Introducer: Quick
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a cost study of behavioral health care rates
Document: LB945
Introducer: Dorn
Description: Change provisions relating to the use of the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund
Document: LB812
Introducer: Bostar
Description: Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to medicaid eligibility redeterminations and community engagement
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday January 30, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB866
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Change distribution of the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund, create a fund, and provide for drug detection activities
Document: LB912
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, the Athletic Trainer Compact, and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, change provisions relating to child care licensing and the practice of athletic training, respiratory care, massage therapy, medical radiography, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and pharmacists, provide for liens for physical therapy services and automated pickup kiosks for certain prescription medication, and eliminate provisions relating to physician liability for physician assistants
Document: LB860
Introducer: Bostar
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a program to provide behavioral health care services to individuals under twenty-one years of age
Document: LB722
Introducer: Quick
Description: Provide for use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday January 29, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB732
Introducer: Kauth
Description: Change provisions relating to the ability of a health care practitioner to provide cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers under the Let Them Grow Act
This item will operate under annotated committee guidelines
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday January 28, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB891
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Change provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act relating to background checks, a complaint tracking system, and staff-to-child ratios
Document: LB808
Introducer: Ibach
Description: Create a child care licensing pilot program under the Child Care Licensing Act
Document: LB903
Introducer: Storer
Description: Provide for referrals for home visitation services and for early intervention services and eliminate a provision relating to the applicability of the Family Home Visitation Act
Document: LB959
Introducer: Riepe
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a youth afterschool credential and an adult eligibility passport under the Child Care Licensing Act
Document: LB928
Introducer: von Gillern
Description: Require notifications by the Department of Health and Human Services to fictive kin of a child who has been removed from the home
Document: LB936
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Provide for the use of fluoroscopy by medical radiographers in collaboration with nurse practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act
Health and Human Services
Date: Friday January 23, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Newmyer, Ashley - Division of Public Health-Department of Health and Human Services
Document: LB913
Introducer: Guereca
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator
Document: LB845
Description: Eliminate, rename, and change provisions relating to committees and councils administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
Document: LB867
Description: Change provisions relating to special needs trusts, fingerprints under the Uniform Credentialing Act, child care grants, the Title IV-D Division Customer Service Unit, eligibility for young adults in the bridge to independence program, licensed and self-funded insurers under the Medical Assistance Act, medicaid nursing facility rates, assistance to aged, blind, or disabled persons, and the state Commodity Supplemental Food program; provide for a money follows the person program for medicaid benefits, a youth afterschool eligibility letter for child care employment, use of wholesale drug distributor license fees for the prescription drug monitoring program, and maintenance of epinephrine by certain schools; change provisions of and rename the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act , the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council, the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health, the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director of Developmental Disabilities; and eliminate provisions relating to divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Advisory Committee on Aging, the Maternal and Child Health and Public Health Work Fund, and an obsolete Nurse Licensure Compact
Document: LB832
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Extend the prohibition of the addition of long-term care services and supports to the medicaid managed care program
Health and Human Services
Date: Thursday January 22, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB735
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Document: LB736
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact
Document: LB887
Introducer: Hallstrom
Description: Change provisions relating to pharmacists and transfer of prescriptions and eliminate a report under the Parkinson's Disease Registry Act
Document: LB721
Introducer: Quick
Description: Change provisions relating to eligibility for grants under the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant Program
Health and Human Services
Date: Wednesday January 21, 2026
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Document
Introducer
Description
Document: LB720
Introducer: Quick
Description: Create a temporary event license for body artists under the Uniform Credentialing Act
Document: LB825
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Require training on domestic abuse for mental health practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act
Document: LB733
Introducer: Riepe
Description: Change the name of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Disability and Aging within the Department of Health and Human Services
Document: LB892
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Change requirements relating to licensure of massage therapy establishments
Document: LB792
Introducer: Raybould
Description: Eliminate an applicability provision of the Family Home Visitation Act