NebraskaNebraska law defines which community programs count as adult day services
Nebraska law defines which community group programs serving four or more people count as adult day services.
What it does
The law defines adult day services as community programs that provide care and support for less than 24 hours to at least four people who need or request help because of age or functional impairment.
Argument forA clear definition may help providers and families identify which community programs serve people seeking care and support because of age or functional impairment.
Argument againstPeople in programs serving fewer than four people or lasting 24 hours or more may not fit this definition of adult day services.
More detail
The law defines an adult day service as a community group program providing care and support for less than 24 hours in a row. A person or legal entity providing the program may qualify. The program must serve at least four people who need or request services because of age or functional impairment. The definition excludes community waiver services provided by an entity certified as a specialized program under the Developmental Disabilities Services Act, and PACE centers. The law took effect when passed and approved. The governor approved it on April 14, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026To Governor
- Apr 17Approved by Governor Jim Pillen on April 14, 2026Became Law
- Apr 10Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 48-1*-0Passed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 48-1*-0. Result: pass.Legislature
- Apr 10President/Speaker signedPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 7Placed on Final ReadingMinor
- Apr 1Kauth FA715 withdrawn
- Apr 1Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
- Mar 30Placed on Select FileMinor
- Mar 24Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
- Vote recorded Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 5Placed on General FileMinor
- Feb 20Speaker priority bill
- Feb 10Notice of hearing for February 18, 2026
- Jan 16Referred to Health and Human Services CommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Kauth FA715 filedMinor
- Jan 14Date of introductionIntroduced
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