On May 20, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed into law Legislative Bill 257.
As a result of this new law, Marriage and Family Therapists with a valid and unrestricted license in another state will be able to obtain a license in Nebraska after filling out an application, paying a licensure fee, and passing the Nebraska jurisprudence exam. This bill will allow for Marriage and Family Therapists to practice in Nebraska with fewer barriers.
Prior to the passage of this bill, MFTs who were seeking a license in Nebraska experienced barriers due to a statute that included substantially equivalent requirements which made the out-of-state licensure application process less objective and more difficult to obtain.