This bill amends section 25-21,185.11 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on the implications of releases, covenants not to sue, or similar agreements on joint and several liability. The bill clarifies that such agreements will discharge the person involved from liability to the claimant but will not discharge other liable parties unless explicitly stated. Additionally, the claimant's claim against other liable parties will be reduced by the amount corresponding to the released person's share of the obligation, as determined by the trier of fact.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that state a release or similar agreement with one or more liable parties will not affect the joint and several liability of any other parties involved in the same claim. This means that other liable parties remain accountable regardless of the agreements made with one party. The original section 25-21,185.11 is repealed as part of this legislative update.