This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to public health and welfare, specifically focusing on the roles and responsibilities of health directors and the establishment of health departments. Key definitions are introduced, including "community-wide directed health measure," which refers to public health actions involving the entire population of a jurisdiction without known epidemiological links, and "epidemiological link," which describes situations where exposure to a communicable disease is plausible. The bill also clarifies the structure and appointment processes for health boards and directors, emphasizing the need for written approval from elected representatives for community-wide directed health measures before they can be issued.

Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and duties of health directors, including the authority to issue and enforce community-wide directed health measures, which must be approved by a majority of the relevant elected officials. The health director is also tasked with various responsibilities such as supervising the health department, conducting health investigations, and advising public agencies on health matters. The original sections of the statutes being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing public health in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-1626, 71-1630, 71-1632