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NE LB530
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Kauth
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AI Summary
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Tampering with a court-ordered electronic monitoring device becomes a Class I misdemeanor, covering intentional removal, destruction, alteration, or circumvention of the device
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Motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child penalties increase from Class IIA to Class IIIA felony for DUI-related deaths, and from Class II to Class IIA felony for repeat DUI offenders; mandatory 15-year license revocation applies to serious convictions
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Controlled substances violations resulting in death or serious bodily injury to another person receive enhanced penalties, elevated to the next higher penalty classification up to Class IB felony
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Juvenile detention restricted to those age 10 or older (raised from no prior age floor), with children 12 or younger only detained after exhausting all alternatives; courts must review detention every 5 days for younger juveniles; comprehensive supervision probationer designation created for high-risk youth
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Speed limit fines increase across all tiers (e.g., $50 for 1-5 mph over, up to $400 for 35+ mph over); drivers must yield to vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, farm equipment operators) with traffic infraction or Class IIIA misdemeanor for repeat violations; Department of Transportation gains authority to temporarily reduce speed limits via electronic signs for weather or emergencies
Legislative Description
Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child, tampering with an electronic monitoring device, controlled substances violations, adult and juvenile probation, detention of juveniles, motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users, and speed limits
Last Action
Provisions/portions of LB684 amended into LB530 by AM1218
6/6/2025