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NebraskaLB530109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
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
Sponsored By: Kathleen Kauth
Signed by Governor
Judiciary Committee
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12 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 5 costs, 6 mixed.
Higher fixed fines for speeding
The law sets fixed fines based on how far you drive over the limit. It is $50 for 1–5 mph over, $75 for over 5–10 mph, $125 for over 10–15 mph, $200 for over 15–20 mph, $300 for over 20–35 mph, and $400 for over 35 mph. Fines double in a maintenance, repair, or construction zone when workers are present, and in a school crossing zone. These amounts apply when you are convicted of speeding.
Stricter gun rules tied to juvenile cases
People under 25 with a qualifying juvenile adjudication are barred from having a gun, even if the record was sealed at the end of probation. A first offense is a Class IV felony; later offenses are Class IIIA felonies. When a juvenile record is sealed, the court must tell the person that they cannot possess a firearm. Police may view sealed juvenile records only to check gun eligibility for people under 25.
Stronger safeguards before detaining kids
Detention is allowed only for serious safety risks, clear risk of not appearing shown by a willful miss in the last 12 months, or immediate urgent need. No child age 10 or younger can be detained, and ages 11–12 only after all alternatives are tried. A detained juvenile must see a judge within 24 hours, excluding nonjudicial days, with a lawyer. Officers must use a standard screening tool and release when it shows detention is not needed. Peace officers must promptly tell the juvenile intake probation officer when a probationer is taken into custody, and for some serious arrests a judge makes the detention call.
New crime: tampering with ankle monitor
It is a Class I misdemeanor to intentionally remove, damage, or bypass a court‑ordered or parole electronic monitoring device. The device tracks a person’s location.
Harsher drug penalties with guns or deaths
If you are convicted of a covered drug crime and you knowingly had a firearm, your sentence moves up one penalty class. It also moves up one class if the drug use from the crime directly and proximately caused someone’s death or serious injury. The increase cannot go above a Class IB felony.
Tougher penalties for deadly driving
The law increases penalties when illegal driving causes a death. Cases tied to certain traffic laws are now felonies (Class IIIA, IIA, or Class II with a prior DUI). Courts may ban driving for up to 2 years in lower-level cases. For the most serious offenses, courts must ban driving and revoke the license for up to 15 years. For the unborn‑child offense, the mandatory ban is at least 60 days and up to 15 years. Bans take effect at sentencing, final judgment, or probation revocation.
Give space to people and stopped cars
Drivers must use care around vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists, and farm vehicles. If there are two or more lanes, move at least one lane over when safe; if not, slow down and pass with extra care. Similar rules apply when passing a stopped vehicle on controlled‑access highways when people are present. A first offense is a traffic infraction; a second within five years is a Class IIIA misdemeanor. The law clarifies when a lane change is not reasonably possible and adds DOT agents, USDOT‑registered towing, and utility workers as road assistance personnel.
Probation fee waivers and record relief
Courts can waive certain probation fees if you were found indigent or paying would cause undue hardship. At sentencing and when you finish probation, you must get notice and materials on how to ask the court to set aside your conviction. You and your probation officer can jointly ask to extend probation within legal limits. If a revocation case is pending, you and the prosecutor can jointly ask to extend probation until it is resolved, with counsel or a knowing on‑the‑record waiver.
Juvenile probation: clearer rules and supports
Probation officers may use graduated responses with approval and a parent’s consent, but not for new crimes. Traffic‑only violations are not treated as “criminal violations.” Youth who are unlikely to respond to usual sanctions must be designated for comprehensive supervision and get priority services like therapy, schooling, job help, family work, and mentoring. Designated youth get only one graduated response; later violations must be reported or may lead to detention or revocation steps. Officers must notify the county attorney when they use a graduated response, send a progress report 30 days before probation ends, and act quickly after any detention. If a revocation motion is filed 14+ days before expiration, the court must hold a hearing before probation ends and appoint counsel if needed. The probation system may use a statewide response matrix, and the probation administrator must issue rules and training.
More police access to juvenile probation data
Juvenile court orders for electronic monitoring must say police can get monitoring data. The probation office must give local police a monthly list of juvenile probationers in each county. Probation must also share key supervision details with the state commission, which makes them available to law enforcement through the state system.
Old criminal and traffic laws repealed
The law repeals listed criminal, juvenile, and traffic code sections. Other parts of the act replace or update those rules.
Temporary lower speeds and reckless speeding
Transportation officials can lower posted speed limits under existing processes. The state DOT can also set temporary lower speeds for very low visibility (about a quarter mile), low traction, emergencies, or congestion. The lower limit must be shown on electronic signs and changed in 5‑mph steps; no minimum speed applies in the temporary zone. Driving at more than double the speed limit counts as strong evidence of reckless driving.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kathleen Kauth
Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 5/29/2025
Final Reading
Yes: 37 • No: 11
legislature vote • 5/22/2025
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Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11
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Yes: 35 • No: 9 • Other: 5
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Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12
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Yes: 31 • No: 5 • Other: 13
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Actions Timeline
Provisions/portions of LB684 amended into LB530 by AM1218
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB600 amended into LB530 by AM1238
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB556 amended into LB530 by AM1238
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB404 amended into LB530 by AM1238
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB395 amended into LB530 by AM1238
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB124 amended into LB530 by AM1238
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB24 amended into LB530 by AM1238
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB6 amended into LB530 by AM1219
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by Governor on June 4, 2025
6/4/2025legislaturePresented to Governor on May 29, 2025
5/29/2025legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
5/29/2025legislaturePassed on Final Reading 37-11*-1
5/29/2025legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
5/29/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ST43 recorded
5/27/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ST43 filed
5/27/2025legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST43
5/27/2025legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
5/22/2025legislatureSpivey FA162 withdrawn
5/22/2025legislatureSpivey MO213 withdrawn
5/22/2025legislatureBosn AM1489 adopted
5/22/2025legislatureSpivey FA277 lost
5/22/2025legislatureSpivey FA277 to AM1489 filed
5/22/2025legislatureDungan FA276 adopted
5/22/2025legislatureDungan FA276 to AM1489 filed
5/22/2025legislatureMcKinney AM1540 lost
5/22/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
1/22/2025
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted
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