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Proposed bill would create more consequences for rioters, protect first responders
It s called the First Responders and Public Protection Bill (LB 111), proposed by Nebraska Senator Joni Albrecht.
January 13, 2021 9:58 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – It’s called the ‘First Responders and Public Protection Bill’ (LB 111), proposed by Nebraska Senator Joni Albrecht.
Under this proposed bill, anyone who riots or assaults any first responder (Police, Fire, Emergency care provider, etc.) in Nebraska would face higher penalties.
Albrecht was disturbed by the riots and injuries sustained by our local law enforcement last summer, so she decided as a lawmaker it was her turn to step up. The bill would give more consequences to those who riot in Nebraska, while also giving our first responders the tools they need to protect our cities, property, and also themselves. If you instill harm to any public safety officer, Albrecht says you could face anything from a misdemeanor to