Nebraska — LB 525 Conversational AI Safety Act (AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE — expected by Apr 17): AI Compliance Requirements
Nebraska LB 525 (Conversational AI Safety Act + Agricultural Data Privacy Act) passed the unicameral legislature on April 10-12, 2026. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn April 17, 2026 — Governor Pillen is expected to sign before adjournment. If signed: operators of conversational AI services must (1) disclose AI nature to all users who could reasonably believe they are speaking with a human, (2) disclose AI nature to all minor users, (3) never claim to provide licensed mental or behavioral healthcare. Enforced by Nebraska AG — civil penalties $1,000 to $500,000 per operator. Until signed, federal laws apply: FTC Act § 5, Title VII / ADA, FCRA, COPPA.
Key Facts
January 1, 2024
Expected if signed: $1,000–$500,000 per operator (Nebraska AG). Current: Federal FTC civil penalties up to $51,744 per violation.
What Your Business Must Do
2 compliance requirements identified. Critical requirements carry the highest risk of enforcement action.
Federal AI Compliance
Medium PriorityFederal laws apply: FTC Act § 5, Title VII / ADA, FCRA, COPPA. Document your AI use policies regardless of state law status.
Nebraska LB 525 — Signature Expected by April 17
Medium PriorityLB 525 passed the legislature April 10-12. Legislature adjourns April 17 — Governor Pillen expected to sign before adjournment. When signed: ensure your conversational AI clearly discloses it is not human, especially to minors, and never claims to be a licensed mental health professional. Enforcement by Nebraska AG with penalties up to $500,000 per operator. Monitor governor.nebraska.gov for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nebraska — LB 525 Conversational AI Safety Act (AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE — expected by Apr 17) apply to my business?
Nebraska LB 525 (Conversational AI Safety Act + Agricultural Data Privacy Act) passed the unicameral legislature on April 10-12, 2026. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn April 17, 2026 — Governor Pillen is expected to sign before adjournment. If. Use ComplianceIQ's free scanner to get a personalized assessment in under 5 minutes.
What is the penalty for non-compliance?
The maximum penalty under Nebraska — LB 525 Conversational AI Safety Act (AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE — expected by Apr 17) is: Expected if signed: $1,000–$500,000 per operator (Nebraska AG). Current: Federal FTC civil penalties up to $51,744 per violation.. Fines are typically scaled by company size, severity of violation, and whether violations were willful or accidental.
How do I comply with Nebraska — LB 525 Conversational AI Safety Act (AWAITING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE — expected by Apr 17)?
The 2 requirements above cover the core obligations. The fastest path to compliance is: (1) conduct an AI risk assessment, (2) document your AI systems, (3) implement transparency disclosures where required. ComplianceIQ generates all required documents automatically.
Official Source
https://update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=40890Last updated: 2026-04-13 — verify at source before relying on this information.
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