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LB1000
Changes to Penalties for Breaking Protection Orders
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes the punishment levels in Nebraska law for people who break court orders meant to protect victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or harassment.
What it does
- Amends section 26-118 regarding penalties for violating protection orders issued under the Protection Orders Act.
- Sets a Class I misdemeanor penalty for the first violation of a domestic abuse or sexual assault protection order.
- Increases penalties to felonies for second, third, and fourth offenses involving domestic abuse or sexual assault orders.
- Defines specific felony classes (Class IV, IIIA, and IIA) based on how many times an offense is repeated.
- Sets a Class II misdemeanor penalty for the first violation of a harassment protection order.
Who it affects
- People who knowingly violate domestic abuse or sexual assault protection orders.
- People who knowingly violate harassment protection orders.
- Courts that handle cases involving violations of these specific court orders.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill text does not state the effective date for when these new penalty levels will take effect.
- Provisions or portions of this bill were amended into LB965, so its final form may differ from this excerpt.
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Official summary
Change penalties for violations of domestic abuse and sexual assault protection orders
Official activity
Bill history
- Indefinitely postponed