Nebraska Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1001: Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem gamblers, bingo, lotteries, raffles, gift enterprises, the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue, keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, and the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund

This bill changes Nebraska's regulations for racetracks and horseracing wagering. It requires existing racetracks to hold at least five live racing days and 50 races annually through 2030 (increasing to 15 days and 120 races yearly after 2030), while new tracks have phased-in requirements. The bill eliminates the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, moves the Problem Gambling Commission under the State Racing and Gaming Commission, and allows 18-year-olds to play keno at racetracks (previously restricted to 21+). These changes affect racetracks, problem gamblers receiving services, and state agencies managing gaming oversight.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 781: Adopt updates to federal law relating to motor vehicles and motor carriers and change civil penalties against certain motor carriers

This bill primarily updates Nebraska's handicapped parking regulations to align with federal standards. It modifies Section 18-1737 to require parking signs to conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act as they existed on January 1, 2025 (noting the typo in the bill text). The bill also updates references to federal law in several motor vehicle statutes but does not change civil penalties for motor carriers as its title incorrectly suggests. The core changes affect parking facility owners, enforcement officers, and drivers who misuse handicapped parking spaces. The bill's actual focus is on parking enforcement, not motor carrier regulations.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1126: Adopt the Infrastructure Development Investment Program Act and change and eliminate provisions relating to the Rural Road Improvement District Act, the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act, the Transportation Innovation Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, the Nebraska Rules of the Road, intrastate medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services, and wireless service surcharges

LB 1126 creates Nebraska's Infrastructure Development Investment Program to provide loans and financial assistance for transportation infrastructure projects. It directly affects eligible entities like cities, counties, and private partners in public-private partnerships seeking funding for projects such as roads, bridges, transit systems, or bike facilities. The program, administered by the Department of Transportation with final authority held by the State Highway Commission, defines "eligible projects" as those enhancing mobility, safety, economic development, or quality of life. Key mechanisms include establishing a dedicated fund for financing, setting eligibility criteria for costs, and streamlining project approval processes under new financial assistance rules.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 797: Increase minimum bidding amount requirements for certain cities and villages

Nebraska's LB 797 raises the minimum bidding threshold for municipal infrastructure contracts from $90,300 to $100,000. It directly affects cities of the first and second class, as well as villages, when they issue contracts exceeding $100,000 for projects like water systems, sewers, bridges, or street improvements. The bill requires cities to advertise for bids on such contracts, unless exempted by specific electric utility revenue thresholds (e.g., $1 million for utilities with over $75 million in annual revenue). This change modifies existing Nebraska law to increase the dollar amount triggering the competitive bidding process for public works projects.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 948: Change provisions of the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act, change fees under the Pesticide Act, rename and change provisions of the Nebraska Commercial Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Act, eliminate the Nebraska Poultry and Egg Resources Act, terminate a fund, and eliminate provisions relating to certain associations and societies

LB 948 renames Nebraska's Commercial Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Act to the Commercial Fertilizer and Beneficial Substances Act, broadening its scope to include "beneficial substances" while removing all references to soil conditioners. It eliminates the Nebraska Poultry and Egg Resources Act and terminates the associated Poultry and Egg Development, Utilization, and Marketing Fund, requiring all remaining funds to be transferred to the Nebraska Agricultural Products Marketing Cash Fund by December 31, 2026. The bill also removes provisions related to agricultural associations (like the Nebraska Poultry Improvement Association) and repeals outdated law sections, streamlining regulatory language without creating new programs.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 838: Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates, inheritance taxes, deceptive trade practices, the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, the Equipment Business Regulation Act, the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, and the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code and provide for rounding of certain cash transaction amounts

LB 838 modifies Nebraska law to protect vulnerable adults and senior adults from financial exploitation by giving financial institutions (like banks and credit unions) new authority. If a financial institution reasonably suspects exploitation - based on information from the Department of Health and Human Services or law enforcement - it may delay or refuse specific transactions, such as fund withdrawals, account ownership changes, transfers to others, or beneficiary designations. The bill does not require institutions to act but provides a clear framework for intervention when exploitation is suspected. This directly affects vulnerable adults, senior adults, financial institutions, and individuals acting under power of attorney for these adults.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1205: Require the Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Business Innovation Act

LB 1205 requires Nebraska's Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Small Business Investment Program to support small businesses. The bill directs funding to microloan organizations, technical assistance groups, and innovation hubs that provide loans and business support to small businesses, with a focus on job creation and helping low-income communities. Key requirements include a $3 million annual funding limit, a 35% nonstate matching fund requirement for recipients, and mandating that at least 50% of funds support business technical assistance. This bill directly affects small business support organizations and microenterprises across Nebraska, particularly in rural and economically distressed areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 888: Change enforcement provisions for violations of the Nebraska Uniform Standards for Modular Housing Units Act, the Uniform Standard Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles, and certain rules, regulations, and orders

LB 888 adjusts civil penalties for violations of Nebraska's housing standards for modular units and manufactured homes. It sets a maximum penalty of $3,650 per violation (per unit) and an annual cap of $4.56 million for related violations within one year, with both amounts automatically adjusted each August using the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. This bill directly affects manufacturers, dealers, and operators of modular housing units, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles who must comply with these standards. The changes apply specifically to violations of the Nebraska Uniform Standards for Modular Housing Units Act and the Uniform Standard Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 955: Provide for practice agreements between pharmacists and physician assistants

LB 955 allows pharmacists in Nebraska to form written practice agreements with physician assistants (PAs) who work under collaborative agreements with physicians. These agreements enable PAs to coordinate with pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care under specific written protocols for monitored or initiated therapies. The bill requires pharmacists to notify both the Pharmacy Board and the PA's licensing board about agreements, include signed protocols, and review agreements every two years. This change directly affects pharmacists, PAs, and their supervising physicians by creating a formalized process for collaborative patient care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 903: Provide for referrals for home visitation services and for early intervention services and eliminate a provision relating to the applicability of the Family Home Visitation Act

LB 903 requires case managers in Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to refer families with children under two years old to evidence-based home visitation services when appropriate. This applies to families involved in child welfare cases where a juvenile is under the department's care (either court-ordered or voluntary) or in non-court cases. The bill amends existing law to mandate this referral process, which connects families to existing home visitation programs designed to support early childhood development and family well-being.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 965: Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or child welfare service provider; change provisions relating to protection orders, certain offenses, attorney's fees, and victim notification requirements; and provide requirements for immunity for probation employees, Brady-Giglio disclosures, confidentiality for certain officers, registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act, county conflict counsel, and determinations of the best interest of the child

LB 965 prohibits sexual abuse of probationers, problem-solving court participants, and individuals under guardianship or child welfare services. It creates new legal protections for these vulnerable groups by defining and prohibiting such abuse by specific professionals like conservators, guardians, and child welfare providers. The bill also grants immunity to probation employees who administer naloxone for opioid overdoses and requires sex offender registration for violations related to these new prohibitions. These changes update Nebraska's criminal code to address gaps in protecting individuals under court supervision or care.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 758: Change provisions relating to nontestamentary transfers on death, and evidence of ownership to obtain a certificate of title and provide a method for a beneficiary charitable organization to receive property or information

Nebraska's LB 758 simplifies how tax-exempt charities (501(c)(3) organizations) claim property they were designated to receive after a person's death. The bill requires charities to submit a detailed affidavit with supporting documents (like IRS tax-exempt status proof and the decedent's death certificate) to the property holder or information provider. Property holders must pay, deliver, or transfer the property to the charity within 30 days, or provide requested information. If they fail to comply, the charity can sue within one year and may recover damages, attorney fees, or a $10,000 civil penalty. This directly affects charities named as beneficiaries in wills, insurance policies, retirement accounts, or other non-testamentary transfers.