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NE LB1134

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Kauth

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Updates the International Residential Code reference from 2018 to 2009 edition in the state building code, while maintaining other code components at 2018 editions

  • Prohibits counties, cities, and villages from adopting or enforcing local building, construction, electrical, or energy codes more stringent than state-adopted versions until January 1, 2031

  • Requires local governments to provide independent third-party evidence that any code update is necessary to protect the public from "eminently dangerous situations" or is required by state/federal law before adoption

  • Downgrades the Nebraska Energy Code and state building energy requirements from the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to the 2009 edition

  • Updates the state electrical code reference from the 2008 National Electrical Code to the 2023 edition, while retaining the 2017 edition standards for specific ground-fault circuit interrupter and service disconnect sections

Legislative Description

Change and provide limitations on updates to state and local building codes, electrical codes, and energy codes

Last Action

Andersen name added

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Urban Affairs1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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