All Roll Calls
Yes: 131 • No: 9
NebraskaLB877109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature
Designate certain substances as controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Sponsored By: Bob Hallstrom
Signed by Governor
Judiciary Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More synthetic and designer drugs controlled
The law expands Nebraska’s controlled‑substance list. It adds many fentanyl‑related substances, psilocin, synthetic cannabinoids, and other designer drugs. It also names benzodiazepine analogs like diclazepam, etizolam, flualprazolam, and flubromazolam, and stimulants such as ethylphenidate, methiopropamine, and dipentylone. Making, selling, or possessing these drugs is now controlled under state law. The law also replaces the old controlled‑substance schedule with the updated one.
Xylazine allowed for approved animal uses
Xylazine is not treated as Schedule III when used for nonhuman species in FDA‑approved or otherwise allowed animal drugs (as of January 1, 2025). Veterinarians, manufacturers, and licensed pharmacists can make, distribute, or compound xylazine for those animal uses. Investigational uses and bulk chemical for compounding are also allowed as the FDA rules permit.
Tighter rules for OTC ephedrine
The law keeps some ephedrine products OTC, like Primatene Tablets and Bronkaid. Stores must keep them behind the counter or in a locked case. You must be 18 and show a government photo ID. You can buy up to 3.6 grams of ephedrine base in 24 hours and 9 grams in 30 days. Sellers must follow labeling and marketing rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Hallstrom
Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 2/27/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 42 • No: 6
legislature vote • 2/4/2026
Vote
Yes: 35 • No: 1 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 2/4/2026
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 1 • Other: 21
legislature vote • Unknown
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 1 • Other: 21
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on March 3, 2026
3/3/2026legislaturePresented to Governor on February 27, 2026
3/3/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
2/27/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 42-6*-1
2/27/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
2/27/2026legislatureConrad FA984 withdrawn
2/27/2026legislatureConrad FA983 withdrawn
2/27/2026legislatureConrad MO424 withdrawn
2/27/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading
2/24/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
2/19/2026legislatureKauth FA517 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad FA976 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad FA975 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO418 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO417 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO416 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER117 adopted
2/19/2026legislatureConrad FA984 filed
2/18/2026legislatureConrad FA983 filed
2/18/2026legislatureConrad MO424 Recommit to the Judiciary Committee filed
2/18/2026legislatureConrad MO418 Indefinitely postpone filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad MO417 Recommit to the Judiciary Committee filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad MO416 Bracket until April 17, 2026 filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad FA976 filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad FA975 filed
2/17/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
1/8/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted
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