LB 972 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Adopt the Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act and change provisions relating to parking spaces for handicapped or disabled persons, certain license revocations, the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act, the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, the Nebraska Rules of the Road, and the State Boat Act

LB 972 amends Nebraska's vehicle and licensing laws to update rules for designated parking spaces for people with disabilities, requiring clearer signage and including out-of-state permits. It changes license suspension penalties for certain traffic violations to license revocation, modifies boat title bond requirements, and introduces "Choice Color Plates" as a new license plate option while ending special interest plates. The bill also eliminates snowmobile safety certificate requirements and updates military service provisions for license holders. These changes directly affect disabled drivers, vehicle owners, and license applicants across Nebraska. The bill focuses on administrative clarity and modernizing existing vehicle regulations without creating new substantive requirements.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrollment and Review ER132 Final Reading · 7 edits
MODERATE
The bill was transitioned from a draft version (Enrollment and Review) to its final reading stage, incorporating specific amendments to the Nebraska Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act. The changes include updating the bill's title, adding new legislative sponsors, and reorganizing the statutory definitions to align with the final version of the act.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on regulating relationships between recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers, but the text was updated to reflect final legislative approval and specific sponsor changes.
TECHNICAL

The document header was changed from 'Enrollment and Review' to 'Final Reading', indicating the bill has passed committee review and is ready for final passage.

The bill's title and introduction were updated to list Fredrickson as the sponsor instead of Guereca, and the reading date was set to January 12, 2026.

The section numbering was adjusted, changing the act's citation from 'Sections 1 to 35' to 'Sections 1 to 33', likely reflecting the removal of specific sections during the amendment process.

DEFINITION

The list of statutes being amended was expanded to include additional sections and the 2025 Cumulative Supplement, ensuring the new act harmonizes with the most current laws.

The definition of 'Dealer' was updated to reference the 'Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act' rather than the new act itself, clarifying the licensing requirements.

The definition of 'Line-make' was reorganized and expanded to include specific criteria regarding market segments, physical characteristics, and chassis construction.

The definition of 'Termination action' was removed from the list of defined terms, suggesting a change in how this concept is handled in the final text.

Floor votes · Legislature Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

390
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 49
Mar 5, 2026
N Nonpartisan49
39 Yea 10
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
48
Key actions
12
Committee
2
Amendments
12
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1121 amended into LB972 by AM2260
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1104 amended into LB972 by AM2260
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1099 amended into LB972 by AM2844
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1099 amended into LB972 by AM2258
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1092 amended into LB972 by AM2844
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1005 amended into LB972 by AM2999
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB922 amended into LB972 by AM2260
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB786 amended into LB972 by AM2288
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB769 amended into LB972 by AM2844
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB769 amended into LB972 by AM2260
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB738 amended into LB972 by AM2844
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB738 amended into LB972 by AM2260
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 48-1*-0
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Clouse AM2999 adopted
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Moser AM2844 adopted
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Ballard AM2720 adopted
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Enrollment and Review ER132 adopted
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Transportation and Telecommunications AM2260 adopted
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Moser FA1026 adopted
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Sanders AM2288 adopted
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Hansen AM2258 adopted
legislature
Mar 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM2260
legislature
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
legislature
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of John Fredrickson
John Fredrickson
NNonpartisan
NE
20