LR 284CA Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Constitutional amendment to change the voting age to sixteen years of age

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to lower Nebraska's voting age from 18 to 16. It would allow residents who turn 16 on or before November's Election Day to vote in the calendar year they reach 16, provided they meet residency requirements. The amendment must be approved by Nebraska voters in the November 2026 general election. If passed, it would change Article VI, Section 1 of Nebraska's Constitution to reflect the new voting age. This is a procedural change requiring voter ratification, not an immediate law.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 9, 2026
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Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Jan 7, 2026
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Terrell McKinney
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