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NebraskaLB962109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET

Adopt the Youth Reentry and Transitional Support Act

Sponsored By: Terrell McKinney

Signed by Governor

Judiciary Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New help for youth leaving care

The law creates a statewide program to help youth return home from group care or probation. A “youth” is under 19 and leaving a congregate placement or probation. DHHS supervises youth in its custody; Probation supervises youth on probation. After reentry, the right agency provides supervision to support the transition. The program starts December 1, 2026.

Referrals to Bridge to Independence program

If a youth qualifies for the Bridge to Independence program, agencies must refer them. Services under this law cannot duplicate that program. This starts December 1, 2026.

Transition plans for youth leaving care

Each eligible youth gets a written transition plan at admission. The plan covers health and Medicaid continuity, school, jobs, housing, IDs, benefits, mentors, and family engagement. Youth, family, facility staff, and the agency create it using validated assessments. Check the plan weekly in detention or short stays; check monthly in other placements. In the first 90 days after return, hold a family team meeting at least every 30 days. These rules begin December 1, 2026.

No new funding; services end after exit

Agencies must run this program with current staff and budgets. The law authorizes no new General Fund money. Agencies can use existing federal or private funds. Services are not required after probation ends or after a youth leaves DHHS custody. These limits take effect December 1, 2026.

Standards for credible messenger mentors

The law defines “credible messenger” mentors as trained people with lived foster care or justice experience. Agencies may set joint rules and minimum training standards for mentors and staff. Effective December 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Terrell McKinney

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 404 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

Vote

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 6

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

Vote

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

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Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12

legislature vote • 4/10/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 49 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/8/2026

Vote

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8

legislature vote • 4/2/2026

Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13

legislature vote • 4/2/2026

Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12

legislature vote • 4/2/2026

Vote

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 6

legislature vote • 4/2/2026

Vote

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

    4/17/2026legislature

  2. Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026

    4/17/2026legislature

  3. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    4/10/2026legislature

  4. Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

    4/10/2026legislature

  5. President/Speaker signed

    4/10/2026legislature

  6. Enrollment and Review ER183 adopted

    4/8/2026legislature

  7. Kauth FA618 withdrawn

    4/8/2026legislature

  8. McKinney AM3094 withdrawn

    4/8/2026legislature

  9. McKinney AM3130 adopted

    4/8/2026legislature

  10. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    4/8/2026legislature

  11. Placed on Final Reading

    4/8/2026legislature

  12. Placed on Select File with ER183

    4/7/2026legislature

  13. Enrollment and Review ER183 filed

    4/7/2026legislature

  14. McKinney AM3094 filed

    4/7/2026legislature

  15. McKinney AM3130 filed

    4/7/2026legislature

  16. McKinney MO511 withdrawn

    4/2/2026legislature

  17. McKinney MO512 withdrawn

    4/2/2026legislature

  18. McKinney MO513 withdrawn

    4/2/2026legislature

  19. McKinney AM3065 to AM2683 filed

    4/2/2026legislature

  20. McKinney AM3065 adopted

    4/2/2026legislature

  21. McKinney FA1152 to AM2683 filed

    4/2/2026legislature

  22. McKinney FA1152 adopted

    4/2/2026legislature

  23. Judiciary AM2683 adopted

    4/2/2026legislature

  24. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    4/2/2026legislature

  25. Placed on General File with AM2683

    3/20/2026legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    4/17/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Slip Law

    PDF

  • Final / Enacted

    PDF

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