The proposed bill, known as the Housing First Supportive Services Act, aims to address homelessness in Nebraska by establishing a framework for providing supportive housing services. It emphasizes the importance of stable housing as a determinant of health and seeks to reduce reliance on emergency and institutional systems. The bill outlines the intent of the Legislature to seek federal approval for Medicaid reimbursement for supportive housing services, expand access to permanent supportive housing statewide, and leverage various resources to stabilize individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

Key provisions of the bill include the creation of the Housing First Supportive Services Fund, which will be used to cover non-federal Medicaid expenditures and support housing-related costs not eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with coordinating efforts to leverage federal housing resources and developing an annual plan to identify priority populations and strategies for integrating housing and health services. Additionally, the department is required to submit annual reports on the program's effectiveness and outcomes, and to adopt regulations to implement the act, including eligibility criteria and service delivery standards.