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NE LB1223
NE LB1223Change 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
summary
Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; to amend sections 60-6,221, 60-6,224, 60-1411.03, 60-1411.04, and 60-1437, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change headlight requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road; to prohibit the sale and distribution of certain motor vehicles by motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Nebraska's rules for vehicle headlights and regulates the sale of certain vehicles. It updates headlight requirements by specifying maximum light intensity (3,000 lumens), color temperature (up to 6,000 Kelvin, with white, yellow, or amber colors allowed, except for emergency vehicles), mounting height (54 inches or less), and mandates that headlights must not be substantially altered from their original manufacturer design and must comply with federal safety standards as of January 1, 2026. The bill also changes when drivers must dim their headlights, requiring it when approaching oncoming traffic within one thousand feet (previously "meets") or when following another vehicle within four hundred feet (previously two hundred feet) or preparing to overtake. Furthermore, it prohibits motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors from selling or distributing any vehicle equipped with headlights that violate these new standards, aligning these provisions with existing regulations under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Transportation and Telecommunications Hearing (13:30:00 2/2/2026 Room 1510) (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63988 |
| Fiscal Note for LB1223 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB1223_20260130-123917.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB1223.pdf |
| Kauth FA883 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA883.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1223.pdf |
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