Behavior Nebraska

It is illegal to practice hypnotism in a public setting.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Concerned about charlatans and the potential for moral corruption, early 20th-century lawmakers banned public hypnotism displays. The fear was that a skilled hypnotist could force innocent citizens to commit crimes or sign away their property while under a theatrical trance.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Nebraska Revised Statutes § 28-320

Where to look:

Nebraska Criminal Code

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