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NE LB972

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Fredrickson

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes operator's license suspensions to revocations for motor vehicle homicide convictions involving DUI violations, with mandatory 15-year revocation periods for certain offenses

  • Ends issuance of special interest motor vehicle license plates after December 31, 2028, prohibiting new applications and renewals after that date

  • Creates new "Choice Color Plates" as an alternate license plate option with black, red, green, or blue solid-color backgrounds, available starting January 1, 2027, with fees of $70 for alphanumeric and $100 for personalized versions

  • Raises the minimum age for unsupervised snowmobile operation from 12 to 16 years old and eliminates the snowmobile safety certificate program

  • Requires electronic transmission of SR-22 certificates (proof of financial responsibility) beginning July 1, 2027, eliminating the written certificate filing option

Legislative Description

Adopt the Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act and change provisions relating to parking spaces for handicapped or disabled persons, certain license revocations, the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act, the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, the Nebraska Rules of the Road, and the State Boat Act

Last Action

Enrollment and Review ER132 filed

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Telecommunications1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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