NebraskaNebraska committee would study when juveniles may be restrained
Nebraska's Judiciary Committee would study when juveniles may be restrained and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
What it does
The Judiciary Committee would study when staff should or should not restrain young people, then report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
The study would consider when restraints may be justified, how possible laws could give care and transport workers clear guidance, and what other states have learned.
Argument forThe committee could identify when restraints may be needed to prevent immediate harm and when safer alternatives should be used.
Argument againstThe study could lead to unclear or inconsistent restrictions if its recommendations do not give agencies and staff practical guidance.
More detail
The Judiciary Committee must conduct an interim study and report its findings and recommendations. The study concerns the use of restraints on juveniles. The committee must report after completing the study.
The study must examine when shackling should be barred or allowed, possible legislation and guidance, and other states' approaches. The study covers restraints used on juveniles and rules for agencies, staff, and contractors who care for or transport them. The resolution gives examples but does not limit the study to these topics. One example for possible restraint is an immediate, serious risk of physical harm when no less restrictive option is sufficient.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
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Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 25Notice of hearing for September 21, 2026Latest
- Mar 30Referred to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Mar 24Date of introductionMinor
- Mar 24Referred to Executive BoardIntroduced
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