This bill amends sections 28-310.01 and 28-323 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to modify the definitions and penalties associated with domestic assault and assault by strangulation or suffocation. Key changes include the addition of "recklessly" as a way to cause bodily injury in the third-degree domestic assault offense, and the removal of the menacing threat clause. The bill also introduces new classifications for penalties, such as making a third-degree domestic assault a Class I misdemeanor, with escalated penalties for repeat offenders.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of "intimate partner" and introduces the term "substantially equivalent offense," which refers to similar offenses under federal or other state laws. The penalties for assault by strangulation or suffocation are also adjusted, with specific classifications for offenses based on prior convictions and the use of dangerous instruments. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding domestic violence and related offenses in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-310.01, 28-323