NE Health and Human Services Committee - Room 1510 2/12/2026

Health and Human Services Committee · February 12, 2026

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Committee opening and hearing procedures

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Chair Senator Brian Hardin opened the HHS hearing, explained testimony procedures, the 3‑minute light system, written comment deadlines via legislature.nebraska.gov, and the hearing order (introducer, proponents, opponents, neutral). Speakers: Senator Brian Hardin.

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The Nebraska Legislature Health and Human Services Committee heard pro and con testimony on LB1234 (licensure and standards for freestanding birth centers, with AM2051 addressing midwife credentialing) and LB1211 (authorizing automated pharmacy pickup kiosks). LB1234 drew lengthy debate over safety, licensure, CPM/CNM scope and transfer/inspection protocols; LB1211 drew broad support as a workforce/access measure.

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