Nebraska Capitol security proposal eyeing weapons ban advances to full Legislature

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — A top-ranking Nebraska legislative committee unanimously advanced a bill Wednesday to prohibit most weapons and self-defense items in the Nebraska State Capitol beginning next year.

The Executive Board, which oversees day-to-day operations of the legislative branch, voted 9-0 to advance an amended version of Legislative Bill 1237 to the full Legislature. The bill, sponsored by each of the committee members, would specify prohibited weapons and substances without prior approval, including firearms, pepper spray, …

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