The bill amends section 87-302 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. It expands the definition of deceptive trade practices by adding new provisions that address various forms of misleading conduct, including the manufacture and distribution of harmful substances, the solicitation of charitable funds, and the production of sexually explicit material involving minors or trafficking victims. Notably, the bill includes specific definitions for terms such as "harmful to minors," "obscene material," and "trafficking victim," and clarifies that certain telecommunications and broadband Internet services are exempt from the provisions related to sexually explicit conduct.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that a complainant does not need to prove competition between parties to succeed in an action under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The original section 87-302 is repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the legal framework governing deceptive trade practices in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 87-302
Final Reading: 87-302
Slip Law: 87-302