LB 199: Change the statute of limitations for personal injury actions, include administrative proceedings within the Nonrecourse Civil Litigation Act, require disclosures by consumers under such act, and provide for discipline against civil litigation funding companies
LB 199 status: Introduced — Indefinitely postponed (updated Apr 17, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialChange the statute of limitations for personal injury actions, include administrative proceedings within the Nonrecourse Civil Litigation Act, require disclosures by consumers under such act, and provide for discipline against civil litigation funding companies. Currently in Nebraska Legislature.
Key analysis
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Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increases transparency in litigation funding
- Standardizes administrative oversight for funding firms
Risks
- Potential for reduced capital availability for plaintiffs
- Compliance costs for litigation funding companies
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced consumer disclosures in litigation funding agreements
Risks
- Shortened statutes of limitations may reduce time available for injury victims to seek legal remedies
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