LB455 Draws Filibuster at the Legislature.

The bill would make first injury reports relating to workplace injuries confidential, unless the employee waives confidentiality to allow the report to be made available for public inspection. Critics, including  District 35 Senator Dan Quick of Grand Island, claim it would hurt workers’ rights.

Proponents, including the sponsor, Bob Hallstrom, say it would potentially reduce the number of solicitations from lawyers after an injury accident. Debate continues on the bill on Thursday.