The bill introduces the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act, which aims to enhance transparency regarding the activities of agents representing adversary nations and foreign terrorist organizations in Nebraska. It requires these agents to file a comprehensive registration statement with the Attorney General, detailing their identity, business activities, and any foreign principals they represent. The bill mandates that registrants update their information every six months and includes specific exemptions for certain individuals, such as accredited diplomatic officers. Additionally, it establishes requirements for the transmission of informational materials related to foreign principals and empowers the Attorney General to oversee compliance and define regulations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act, which addresses transnational repression against Nebraska residents by foreign governments and terrorist organizations. It outlines definitions and behaviors associated with transnational repression, imposes enhanced penalties for violations, and mandates the Nebraska State Patrol to develop training programs for reporting such instances. The legislation also amends existing lobbying regulations to require lobbyists representing Chinese military companies to disclose their status and introduces penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, it prohibits medical and research facilities from using genetic sequencing technology from foreign adversaries and restricts access to genetic data from these countries, with the act set to become operative on October 1, 2025.

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