Nebraska 2025 2025-2026 Regular Session

Nebraska Legislature Bill LB44 Comm Sub / Analysis

Filed 03/11/2025

                    One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025
Introducer€s Statement of Intent
LB44
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Chairperson: Senator Carolyn Bosn
Committee: Judiciary
Date of Hearing: March 14, 2025
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The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be
accomplished thereby:
LB44 amends Nebraskas postconviction relief laws to extend the one-year limitation period for filing motions
for relief. The bill adds a new provision allowing individuals to file for postconviction relief up until the age of
21 if their conviction occurred while they were minors.€
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Principal Introducer:________________________________
Senator Terrell McKinney
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