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NE LB1223

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hunt

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Headlight intensity limited to 3,000 lumens maximum, with color temperature not exceeding 6,000 kelvin and light color restricted to white, yellow, or amber (emergency vehicles exempt from color temperature requirement)

  • Headlights must be mounted at 54 inches or less above the ground and cannot be substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design or performance specifications

  • Drivers must dim headlights when within 1,000 feet of oncoming traffic (increased from previous "meets" standard) and when following within 400 feet (increased from 200 feet) or preparing to pass another vehicle

  • Motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors prohibited from selling vehicles equipped with headlights that violate the new requirements under section 60-6,221

  • Violations of headlight dimming requirements classified as Class V misdemeanor; dealers violating advertising or sales provisions also subject to Class V misdemeanor charges

Legislative Description

Change headlight requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road and prohibit the sale and distribution of certain motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 02, 2026

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Telecommunications1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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