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NE LB1047
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Holdcroft
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of bingo under the Nebraska Bingo Act to include "music bingo," where winning is determined by randomly selected song titles, musical artists, or music genres instead of traditional numbered balls
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Increases the maximum prize value for unlicensed bingo games from $25 to $50, affecting limits for special event bingo and games where minors are permitted to participate
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Raises the maximum price for bingo cards at special event bingo from $0.25 to $1.00 per card
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Authorizes mechanical, manual, or electronic devices for random selection of song titles, artists, or genres in music bingo games, while traditional number-based bingo continues to require blower machines or cages with uniform balls
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Amends multiple sections of Nebraska Revised Statutes (9-204, 9-204.01, 9-204.04, 9-230, 9-230.01, 9-241.08, and 9-255) to incorporate music bingo terminology throughout existing bingo regulations
Legislative Description
Authorize music bingo under the Nebraska Bingo Act and change provisions relating to special event bingo and prizes that can be awarded under the act
Last Action
Conrad name added
1/16/2026