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NE LB1001

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

General Affairs Committee

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows racetrack enclosure licensees to petition the commission for waiver or modification of live racing requirements due to natural disasters (acts of God, fire, earthquake, tornado) or unsuitable racetrack conditions

  • Expands bingo to permit games using song titles, musical artists, or music genres as random selection elements, conducted only through special event bingo permits limited to four permits per year (up from two)

  • Increases prize limits for unlicensed bingo from $25 to $50 per game and bingo card prices from $0.25 to $1.00 for special event bingo

  • Moves the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling administratively from the Charitable Gaming Division to the State Racing and Gaming Commission, with funding from annual gaming tax proceeds under section 9-1204

  • Allows persons 19 years or older to play keno at licensed racetrack enclosures if conducted in an area separate from the casino gaming floor where other games of chance are played

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Presented to Governor on March 12, 2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

General Affairs1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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