All Roll Calls
Yes: 131 • No: 9
NebraskaLB877109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
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: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
ID and purchase limits for ephedrine
You must be 18 to buy certain over-the-counter ephedrine products in Nebraska. You must show a valid ID, like a driver’s license, state ID, military ID, alien registration card, or passport. You cannot buy more than 3.6 grams in 24 hours or more than 9 grams in 30 days. Stores must keep these products behind the counter or in a locked case, and sellers must be 18 or older. Products must follow OTC monograph labeling and cannot be promoted as stimulants or for a high. Examples include Primatene Tablets and Bronkaid Dual Action Caplets.
Stricter rules on fentanyl-like drugs
The law adds many opioids, fentanyl analogues, and other listed drugs to Schedule I. Making, selling, or possessing these drugs now carries the strictest state controls. Items on the DEA exempted products list as it existed on January 31, 2022 remain excepted. Pharmacies, prescribers, manufacturers, and users are affected.
Updated prescription drug schedules and exceptions
The law updates the lists for Schedules II through V. It names prescription opioids and stimulants, ketamine, tramadol, and codeine or similar mixes that meet set milligram limits. It also covers veterinary products like Telazol and xylazine, with specific animal-care exceptions. Prescribers, pharmacists, manufacturers, and distributors must follow the revised rules and limits. The prior section is repealed and replaced with this updated version.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Hallstrom
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 1 • Other: 21
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
Actions Timeline
Presented to Governor on February 27, 2026
3/3/2026legislatureApproved by Governor on March 3, 2026
3/3/2026legislatureConrad MO424 withdrawn
2/27/2026legislatureConrad FA983 withdrawn
2/27/2026legislatureConrad FA984 withdrawn
2/27/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
2/27/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 42-6*-1
2/27/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
2/27/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading
2/24/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER117 adopted
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO416 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO417 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO418 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad FA975 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureConrad FA976 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureKauth FA517 withdrawn
2/19/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
2/19/2026legislatureConrad MO424 Recommit to the Judiciary Committee filed
2/18/2026legislatureConrad FA983 filed
2/18/2026legislatureConrad FA984 filed
2/18/2026legislatureConrad FA975 filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad FA976 filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad MO416 Bracket until April 17, 2026 filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad MO417 Recommit to the Judiciary Committee filed
2/17/2026legislatureConrad MO418 Indefinitely postpone filed
2/17/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
3/3/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted