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NE LB496
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dave Murman
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AI Summary
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Amends Nebraska statute 60-6,111 to establish new requirements for motor vehicle operators when encountering livestock (horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, swine, sheep, or goats) being led or driven on highways
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Requires drivers to use caution when approaching or passing any person leading or herding livestock on a highway
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Mandates drivers to promptly stop their vehicle if a person leading or driving livestock raises a hand as a distress signal, unless moving is necessary to avoid an accident
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Requires drivers to turn off their engine if requested by a person leading or driving livestock on a highway
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Grants livestock being led or driven on highways the right of way, requiring motor vehicles to yield
Legislative Description
Provide requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road relating to motorists encountering certain animals being led or driven on highways
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026