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NebraskaLB795109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature

Designate bromazolam as a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, correct the spelling of certain controlled substances, and enhance penalties for certain controlled substance offenses involving fentanyl

Sponsored By: Barry DeKay

Signed by Governor

Judiciary Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Racketeering now covers fraud and property

The law treats many financial and property crimes as racketeering. It includes fraud, forgery, identity theft, and false statements. Securities and tax violations, computer crimes, and gambling promotion or records also count. Arson, burglary, theft, and related property crimes are covered. Prosecutors can use racketeering tools and penalties against these schemes.

Racketeering now covers violent and drug crimes

The law adds serious violent and drug‑related crimes to racketeering. Murder, assault, kidnapping, robbery, and terroristic threats are included. Weapons crimes and explosives offenses are covered. Drug manufacturing, distribution, and certain marijuana and precursor offenses count. Sex and labor trafficking, prostitution‑related crimes, and child sexual abuse material offenses are included. This lets prosecutors target criminal enterprises with stronger charges.

Tougher fentanyl schedules and sentences

The law makes fentanyl‑related chemicals and many named analogs Schedule I drugs. It defines fentanyl broadly to include isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and listed fentanyl‑related substances. It sets felony levels by weight for making, selling, or possessing fentanyl: 10 to less than 28 grams is a Class ID felony; 28 to less than 140 grams is a Class IC felony; 140 grams or more is a Class IB felony. These rules give prosecutors clearer charges and stronger penalties against fentanyl crimes.

Clear dollar test for racketeering pattern

The law sets a clear test for a racketeering "pattern." There must be at least two racketeering acts and $1,500 or more in total loss or enterprise gain. One act must be after August 30, 2009. The last act must happen within ten years of a prior act, not counting time in prison. These rules decide when racketeering laws apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Barry DeKay

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 376 • No: 453

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 7 • No: 33 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 12 • No: 31 • Other: 6

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 12 • No: 29 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 13 • No: 34 • Other: 2

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 36 • No: 13

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 35 • No: 13 • Other: 1

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 9 • No: 31 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 13 • No: 28 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 2/27/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 32 • No: 14 • Other: 3

legislature vote • 2/27/2026

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Yes: 12 • No: 29 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 2/19/2026

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Yes: 36 • No: 13

legislature vote • 2/19/2026

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Yes: 35 • No: 13 • Other: 1

legislature vote • 2/19/2026

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Yes: 13 • No: 34 • Other: 2

legislature vote • 2/19/2026

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Yes: 35 • No: 14

legislature vote • 2/18/2026

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Yes: 13 • No: 28 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 2/18/2026

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Yes: 12 • No: 31 • Other: 6

legislature vote • 2/18/2026

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Yes: 9 • No: 31 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 2/17/2026

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Yes: 7 • No: 33 • Other: 9

legislature vote • 1/30/2026

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Yes: 35 • No: 1 • Other: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. Presented to Governor on February 27, 2026

    3/3/2026legislature

  2. Approved by Governor on March 3, 2026

    3/3/2026legislature

  3. Conrad MO423 failed

    2/27/2026legislature

  4. Motion to return to Select File withdrawn

    2/27/2026legislature

  5. Conrad FA977 not considered

    2/27/2026legislature

  6. Conrad FA978 withdrawn

    2/27/2026legislature

  7. Conrad FA979 withdrawn

    2/27/2026legislature

  8. Conrad FA981 withdrawn

    2/27/2026legislature

  9. Conrad FA982 withdrawn

    2/27/2026legislature

  10. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    2/27/2026legislature

  11. Passed on Final Reading 32-14-3

    2/27/2026legislature

  12. President/Speaker signed

    2/27/2026legislature

  13. Placed on Final Reading with ST55

    2/24/2026legislature

  14. Enrollment and Review ST55 filed

    2/24/2026legislature

  15. Enrollment and Review ST55 recorded

    2/24/2026legislature

  16. DeKay MO434 Invoke cloture pursuant to Rule 7, Sec. 10 filed

    2/19/2026legislature

  17. DeKay MO434 prevailed

    2/19/2026legislature

  18. Conrad FA980 lost

    2/19/2026legislature

  19. Storer AM2092 adopted

    2/19/2026legislature

  20. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    2/19/2026legislature

  21. Dungan MO412 not considered

    2/19/2026legislature

  22. Dungan MO413 not considered

    2/19/2026legislature

  23. Dungan MO421 failed

    2/18/2026legislature

  24. McKinney MO415 failed

    2/18/2026legislature

  25. Dungan MO422 Reconsider the vote taken on MO415 filed

    2/18/2026legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Slip Law

    PDF

  • Final / Enacted

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