This bill amends section 81-1850 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to expand the list of offenses that fall under victim notification requirements. New offenses included are manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, various degrees of assault, terroristic threats, stalking, false imprisonment, sexual abuse by a school employee, and several forms of sexual assault and trafficking. The bill also removes previous references to certain offenses, such as the specific mention of first and second-degree assault, and updates the terminology to ensure clarity regarding the definitions of "covered offenses" and "victim."

Additionally, the bill stipulates that victims must be notified by relevant authorities about various stages of the criminal justice process, including parole hearings, release dates, and any changes in the status of the convicted individual. It emphasizes the confidentiality of victims' personal information, ensuring that their addresses and phone numbers are exempt from public disclosure under Nebraska public records laws and federal freedom of information laws. The original section 81-1850 is repealed, consolidating the changes into a more comprehensive framework for victim notification and protection.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-1850
Final Reading: 81-1850
Slip Law: 81-1850