Provide for the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles between sunset and sunrise under the Nebraska Rules of the Road
Nebraska's LB 1005 allows all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles (UTVs) to operate between sunset and sunrise in incorporated cities or villages under specific safety conditions. The bill requires vehicles to have properly functioning white headlights (illuminating 100 feet ahead) and red taillights visible from 500 feet behind, along with liability insurance, a valid operator license, and a speed limit of 30 mph. It specifically permits nighttime operation for snow removal within city limits or for other authorized purposes, while maintaining existing daytime operation rules. This change directly affects ATV/UTV operators in Nebraska cities and villages who previously could only operate these vehicles during daylight hours.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Amendments
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Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1005 amended into LB972 by AM2999
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Feb 23, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
legislature
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Stan Clouse
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