Nebraska
Overview
Nebraska has not passed supported decision-making legislation, but a supported decision-making bill it currently pending (2024). We are not aware of any case law denying petitions for guardianship (or terminating existing guardianships) in favor of supported decision-making.
Guardianship Laws
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 30-2601 to -2604; 30-2617 – 2661
Supported Decision-Making
State Legislation
None found
- L.B. 1168, Reg. Sess. 2023. (Neb. 2024)
- Description: Defines supported decision-making and define capacity as one willing and able to communicate a decision independently or with supported decision making.
- Status: Indefinitely postponed as of April 18, 2024.
None found
Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- Alternatives to Guardianship – Disability Rights Nebraska
- Disability Rights Nebraska, SDM
- The Arc of Nebraska, Guardianship and Reasonable Alternatives
- Do you really need a Guardianship?- Whitmore Law Office Website:
- Supported Decision Making Resources – Disability Rights Montana
- Fact Sheet: Less Restrictive Approaches to Supporting Individuals as Decision Makers – Montana Rural Institute
Information Last Updated: January 24, 2025