This bill aims to enhance protections for public safety personnel in Nebraska by amending existing laws related to law enforcement officers, particularly concerning the management of Brady-Giglio lists. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "Brady-Giglio case law" and "Brady-Giglio list," and establishes requirements for prosecuting agencies regarding the placement of officers on these lists. Officers must be notified before their names are added to a Brady-Giglio list and have the right to contest such placements. The bill also prohibits retaliation against officers for being placed on these lists and ensures the confidentiality of their personal information.

Additionally, the bill modifies the penalty for impersonating a peace officer, changing it from a Class I misdemeanor to a Class IV felony, and updates the definition of "dangerous misdemeanor" by removing "Impersonating a police officer" and replacing it with offenses such as "Resisting arrest" and "Obstructing a peace officer." It clarifies that attempts to commit these offenses also qualify as dangerous misdemeanors. The bill includes provisions for judicial review of prosecuting agencies' decisions regarding Brady-Giglio lists and outlines that certain sections will become operative on October 1, 2026, while others will take effect on their respective dates. It also repeals original sections 28-610 and 28-1205 from the Revised Statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-610, 28-1205