NE LB1079

Amends Nebraska's habitual criminal statute (section 29-2221) to remove theft offenses (sections 28-509 to 28-518) from the reduced sentencing category that currently allows a 3-year minimum and 20-year maximum sentence

Creates a new provision (subdivision 1(d)) specifically for repeat theft offenders with two or more prior theft convictions, setting a mandatory minimum of 3 years and maximum of 20 years

Allows the theft-specific habitual criminal enhancement to apply even if prior theft convictions did not result in any prison term

Maintains the general habitual criminal sentencing of 10-60 years for other repeat felony offenders with at least two prior convictions resulting in sentences of one year or more

Introduced by Senator von Gillern (District 4) on January 15, 2026, during the 109th Legislature's second session