This bill amends section 87-302 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The amendments expand the definition of deceptive trade practices by adding new provisions that address various forms of misleading conduct, including the promotion of sexually explicit material involving minors or trafficking victims, and the use of deceptive representations regarding substances. Notably, the bill includes a new insertion that clarifies that the prohibition on manufacturing or distributing harmful material does not apply to telecommunications or broadband Internet access services.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a complainant does not need to prove competition between parties to prevail in an action under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The original section 87-302 is repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the law governing deceptive trade practices in Nebraska. Overall, the bill aims to enhance consumer protection by addressing modern deceptive practices and clarifying existing legal standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 87-302