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NE LB980
NE LB980Change provisions of the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act relating to waivers of jury trials and summonses and provide for summary judgment and expedited proceedings
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; to amend sections 76-1415, 76-1442, and 76-1446, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide for waivers of the right to a jury trial in actions for possession; to change provisions relating to summonses in such actions; to provide for summary judgment, expedited proceedings, and awards of court costs and attorney's fees in such actions; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow tenants and landlords to agree in their rental agreements to waive the right to a jury trial in actions for possession, which are legal proceedings to regain possession of a property. It also modifies the requirements for summonses in these cases, ensuring they inform defendants of their right to a jury trial if they haven't waived it and that the prevailing party in a jury trial may recover court costs and attorney's fees. Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for summary judgment, allowing either party to request a judge to decide a case without a full trial if there are no significant factual disputes, and establishes expedited trial procedures for possession actions, including the possibility of requiring a tenant to pay rent during a jury trial continuance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 2/4/2026 Room 1525) (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62868 |
| Fiscal Note for LB980 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB980_20260203-131527.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB980.pdf |
| Kauth FA636 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA636.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB980.pdf |
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