The bill introduces the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act, which aims to improve transparency regarding the activities of agents representing adversary nations and foreign terrorist organizations in Nebraska. It establishes definitions for key terms and mandates that individuals acting as agents of these entities register with the Attorney General, providing detailed information about their business activities and any agreements with foreign principals. The bill also imposes civil penalties for violations of registration requirements and prohibits certain companies from receiving state benefits, while enhancing regulations on genetic sequencing activities in medical and research facilities.

Additionally, the bill establishes the "Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act," which seeks to combat foreign government harassment of Nebraska residents. It outlines the responsibilities of agents of foreign principals and grants the Attorney General authority to investigate violations. The legislation requires businesses and nonprofits to attest compliance and creates a public portal for information on registered agents. Key provisions include enhanced penalties for offenses committed by agents of foreign principals and restrictions on the use of genetic sequencing technology from foreign adversaries. The act is set to become operative on October 1, 2025, and includes measures to ensure the validity of remaining sections if any part is deemed unconstitutional.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1480, 73-901, 73-903, 73-905, 73-906
Final Reading: 49-1480, 49-1496, 73-901, 73-903, 73-905, 73-906
Slip Law: 49-1480, 49-1496, 73-901, 73-903, 73-905, 73-906