All Roll Calls
Yes: 141 • No: 0
NebraskaLB758109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Change provisions relating to nontestamentary transfers on death, and evidence of ownership to obtain a certificate of title and provide a method for a beneficiary charitable organization to receive property or information
Sponsored By: R. Brad von Gillern
Signed by Governor
Judiciary Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Clearer rules for transfer-on-death
The law treats written beneficiary directions as nonprobate transfers. This covers insurance and annuities, payable‑on‑death accounts, securities, mortgages and notes, retirement and compensation plans, trusts, marital property agreements, certificates of title, and similar documents. Named beneficiaries can claim property outside probate.
Easier vehicle and mobile home titles
The law lets you use the new charitable‑beneficiary affidavit as proof of ownership to get a title when no prior title exists. This applies to vehicles, manufactured or mobile homes, and former military vehicles. You must present an affidavit that meets the content and document rules.
Faster transfers to charities after death
The law lets a 501(c)(3) charity named as a beneficiary use a sworn affidavit to claim property or get records after a death. The charity may give the affidavit to the holder of the property or to anyone who has information about it. The affidavit must identify the decedent and the property, name the charity, explain why it is entitled, and be signed under penalty of perjury by an authorized person. Attach the IRS 501(c)(3) letter, a certificate of existence, proof of death, an authorization resolution, and a W‑9 if the holder asks. After a proper affidavit, holders must transfer money or property within 45 days. For records, they must reply in writing within 30 days or explain a reasonable delay or why they cannot comply. Trust or estate distributions still follow the trust, will, or other law. A charity may sue a holder that does not follow these timelines, except when a court order, federal law, or self‑regulatory rules prevent action. A holder that pays or shares records in line with the law is released from liability and does not have to investigate the affidavit. Holders cannot force the charity to open an account, wait for co‑beneficiaries, or give staff or board members’ personal data. Insurers and others regulated by insurance law do not have to use this process.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
R. Brad von Gillern
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0 • Other: 19
legislature vote • 4/9/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 49 • No: 0
legislature vote • 3/12/2026
Vote
Yes: 32 • No: 0 • Other: 17
legislature vote • 3/12/2026
Vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0 • Other: 19
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
4/17/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
4/10/2026legislaturePresented to Governor on April 10, 2026
4/10/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
4/9/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 49-0-0
4/9/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading
4/1/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER150 adopted
3/31/2026legislatureKauth FA387 withdrawn
3/31/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
3/31/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER150
3/18/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER150 filed
3/18/2026legislatureJudiciary AM2277 adopted
3/12/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
3/12/2026legislaturePlaced on General File with AM2277
3/4/2026legislatureJudiciary AM2277 filed
3/4/2026legislatureSpeaker priority bill
2/20/2026legislatureNotice of hearing for January 28, 2026
1/21/2026legislatureReferred to Judiciary Committee
1/9/2026legislatureKauth FA387 filed
1/8/2026legislatureDate of introduction
1/7/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
4/17/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted
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