The proposed bill seeks to enhance the legal framework for protection orders in Nebraska through the introduction of the Protection Orders Act. It establishes new definitions and provisions related to domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault protection orders, including extending the initial period of protection orders to one to two years and allowing for their issuance without bond. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of landlords in domestic violence cases, mandates notification of child abuse reports to military installations, and outlines the process for victims to file petitions for protection orders. Additionally, it includes provisions for ex parte orders to provide immediate protection in cases of imminent danger.

Furthermore, the bill amends various sections of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, including penalties for violating protection orders, and ensures that valid foreign protection orders are recognized and enforced in the state. It emphasizes the confidentiality of information related to these orders and clarifies the jurisdiction of courts in domestic relations matters. The bill also introduces new provisions for handling child abuse cases involving military families and updates definitions related to domestic violence and the possession of deadly weapons. Overall, these amendments aim to strengthen protections for victims of abuse, streamline legal processes, and modernize the legal framework surrounding domestic violence and protection orders in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 42-924, 42-925, 42-926, 42-924.01, 42-924.03, 42-928, 42-929, 42-924.02, 42-931, 28-311.12, 25-2740, 28-311.02, 28-311.04, 28-311.05, 28-358.01, 28-1205, 28-1206, 29-404.02, 29-422, 29-2292, 42-901, 42-903, 42-905, 42-927, 43-1609, 43-1611, 60-3209
Final Reading: 42-924, 42-925, 42-926, 42-924.01, 42-924.03, 42-928, 42-929, 42-924.02, 42-931, 28-311.12, 25-2740, 28-311.02, 28-311.04, 28-311.05, 28-358.01, 28-710, 28-713.01, 28-1205, 28-1206, 29-404.02, 29-422, 29-2292, 42-901, 42-903, 42-905, 42-927, 43-1609, 43-1611, 60-3209, 76-1401