This bill amends sections 13-910 and 81-8,219 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to allow certain tort claims related to the sexual assault of a child in school settings. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that exempt claims arising from sexual assaults of children that occur on school grounds, in vehicles owned or leased by schools, or during school-sponsored activities. The bill also harmonizes existing provisions regarding tort claims by clarifying the scope of claims that are not covered under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and the State Tort Claims Act.
In addition to the new provisions regarding sexual assault claims, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to refine the language of the existing statutes. For instance, it replaces the phrase "this subdivision does not apply to a claim" with more specific language regarding claims under the Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act and those arising from sexual assaults of children. The bill ultimately aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding tort claims in Nebraska, particularly in the context of protecting children in educational environments.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 13-910