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NebraskaLB383109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET

Adopt the Parental Rights in Social Media Act, rename the Child Pornography Prevention Act, and prohibit conduct involving computer-generated child pornography

Sponsored By: Tanya Storer

Signed by Governor

Judiciary Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.

Stronger civil rights for child-image victims

The law updates civil definitions so victims can sue and so parents and guardians cannot consent to a child's sexual depiction. A child shown in an illegal image—and the child's parent or guardian—count as victims for notices and plea talks. Certain child‑image crimes are treated as sexual assault for victims’ rights. Police and prosecutors can share case information with victim advocates and health providers to coordinate services. It also bans making, selling, promoting, or monetizing sexual images of minors, trafficking victims, or people shown without real consent.

Tougher crimes for child sexual images

The law expands crimes tied to child sexual images, including computer‑generated and AI images. Adults 19 or older who possess these images commit a Class IIA felony. Under 19s who possess images of someone else face a Class I misdemeanor, and later convictions can be a Class IV felony. It bans making, selling, or sharing such material and sets higher penalties for repeat offenders and for adults. It adds crimes for using electronic messages to lure a child under 16, and it creates narrow defenses for close‑in‑age, non‑coercive teen sexting.

More offenses require sex offender registration

People convicted of listed child‑image crimes must register as sex offenders. After conviction, the prison system must complete mental health checks to decide if the person is a dangerous sex offender.

Property seizure for child-exploitation crimes

Courts can take money, vehicles, guns, computers, phones, and other property tied to these crimes. Judges order forfeiture after a separate hearing if clear and convincing evidence shows the property was used, intended for use, or came from the crime. Prosecutors may seek forfeiture in the criminal case, and people who claim the property can ask for its return. Child‑image crimes now count as racketeering acts, which also allows racketeering remedies.

Parental control and age checks online

Starting July 1, 2026, social media sites must verify age before letting a Nebraska minor open a new account. A minor can have an account if a parent gives written consent and the company verifies the parent’s age. Parents can revoke consent and the company must remove the account. Parents must get tools to see posts and messages, change privacy settings, and limit time. Companies and their vendors cannot keep ID data after age checks. Parents or minors can sue for violations, and the Attorney General can fine up to $2,500 per violation.

Tighter evidence custody and processor immunity

The courts must keep child‑sexual‑abuse evidence under strict rules for storage, access, transfer, and disposal. Commercial film and photo processors are immune from lawsuits and charges when they lawfully help with investigations, unless they make maliciously false statements.

Charge deadlines and old-case rules

Crimes committed before August 30, 2015 are handled under the law that applied at that time. For certain child‑image offenses, prosecutors can file charges within seven years of the crime or within seven years after the victim turns 18, whichever is later.

Old code sections repealed and replaced

The law removes named Nebraska statutes, including section 28‑1463.04, to align with the new act. Those old sections no longer apply once the repeal takes effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tanya Storer

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 520 • No: 135

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 4 • No: 26 • Other: 19

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 12 • No: 33 • Other: 4

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 39 • No: 0 • Other: 10

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 30 • No: 4 • Other: 15

legislature vote • 5/14/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 46 • No: 3

legislature vote • 4/30/2025

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Yes: 38 • No: 4 • Other: 7

legislature vote • 4/30/2025

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Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16

legislature vote • 4/30/2025

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Yes: 12 • No: 33 • Other: 4

legislature vote • 4/11/2025

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Yes: 39 • No: 0 • Other: 10

legislature vote • 4/11/2025

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Yes: 38 • No: 2 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 4/11/2025

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Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 4/11/2025

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Yes: 30 • No: 4 • Other: 15

legislature vote • 4/11/2025

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Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 4/10/2025

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Yes: 4 • No: 26 • Other: 19

Actions Timeline

  1. Provisions/portions of LB172 amended into LB383 by AM1009

    6/6/2025legislature

  2. Approved by Governor on May 20, 2025

    5/21/2025legislature

  3. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    5/14/2025legislature

  4. Passed on Final Reading 46-3*-0

    5/14/2025legislature

  5. President/Speaker signed

    5/14/2025legislature

  6. Presented to Governor on May 14, 2025

    5/14/2025legislature

  7. Placed on Final Reading with ST31

    5/6/2025legislature

  8. Enrollment and Review ST31 filed

    5/6/2025legislature

  9. Enrollment and Review ST31 recorded

    5/6/2025legislature

  10. Enrollment and Review ER53 adopted

    4/30/2025legislature

  11. Storer AM1180 adopted

    4/30/2025legislature

  12. Storer FA133 withdrawn

    4/30/2025legislature

  13. McKinney AM1115 filed

    4/30/2025legislature

  14. McKinney AM1115 lost

    4/30/2025legislature

  15. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    4/30/2025legislature

  16. Storer FA133 filed

    4/24/2025legislature

  17. Storer AM1180 filed

    4/24/2025legislature

  18. Placed on Select File with ER53

    4/22/2025legislature

  19. Enrollment and Review ER53 filed

    4/22/2025legislature

  20. Cavanaugh, J. AM1007 adopted

    4/11/2025legislature

  21. Judiciary AM1010 adopted

    4/11/2025legislature

  22. Judiciary AM1009 adopted

    4/11/2025legislature

  23. Storer AM1016 adopted

    4/11/2025legislature

  24. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    4/11/2025legislature

  25. Cavanaugh, J. AM1007 to AM837 filed

    4/10/2025legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    6/6/2025

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  • Enrolled / Slip Law

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  • Final / Enacted

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