This bill amends various sections of Nebraska's Revised Statutes to enhance the rights and benefits of eligible aliens, particularly those employed as law enforcement officers. It introduces definitions for terms such as "eligible alien" and "approved identification document," allowing these individuals to receive law enforcement training, certification, and public benefits, including retirement programs and financial aid. The bill also ensures that public benefits for family members of eligible aliens are available without regard to their lawful presence. Notably, it exempts eligible aliens from the requirement to verify lawful presence when applying for benefits related to their law enforcement roles and clarifies that prenatal care services for unborn children are not contingent on the mother's immigration status.

Additionally, the bill modifies eligibility criteria for participation in retirement systems, requiring employees to maintain at least one approved identification document to verify their status as a United States citizen, lawfully present individual, or eligible alien. It deletes previous language that allowed participation based solely on lawful presence and emphasizes the need for approved documentation. The bill also outlines responsibilities for governmental entities regarding business transactions that may affect their qualification under the retirement system, ensuring compliance with federal immigration laws while enhancing the integrity and accountability of Nebraska's retirement systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-109, 4-108, 4-110, 4-111, 4-112, 4-113, 23-2306, 24-703.01, 48-628.04, 79-915, 81-1401, 81-1410, 81-2016, 84-1307, 84-1504