This bill proposes to allow attorneys in Nebraska to make unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury as a substitute for sworn declarations in certain legal contexts. Specifically, it stipulates that whenever a sworn declaration, verification, certificate, statement, oath, or affidavit is required from an attorney representing a party in an action (excluding depositions, oaths of office, or oaths required before a specified official other than a notary public), the attorney may instead provide an unsworn declaration. This declaration must be subscribed by the attorney, affirming its truthfulness under penalty of perjury, and must include a date.

The bill also outlines the specific language that must be used in these unsworn declarations, differentiating between those executed inside and outside the State of Nebraska. The proposed language emphasizes the legal weight of the unsworn declaration, ensuring that it carries the same force and effect as a sworn statement. This change aims to streamline legal processes and reduce the burden of obtaining sworn declarations in certain situations.