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LB957 • 2026

Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

Children Firearms
Active

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Sponsor
Cavanaugh, J.
Last action
Official status
Referral
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. Nebraska Legislature

    Referral

Official Summary Text

Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor