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NebraskaLB758109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature

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: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Charities can claim bequests by affidavit

A 501(c)(3) charity named as a beneficiary can use a sworn affidavit to claim a decedent’s property or get information. The affidavit must include set details and attach the IRS determination letter, proof of existence, proof of death, a corporate resolution, and a W‑9. Holders must transfer property within 45 days or give the requested information within 30 days. They must tell the charity within 30 days if they cannot comply or need more time. Holders who act in good faith are protected from further liability, and they cannot force the charity to open an account or wait on other beneficiaries. This does not apply to insurance‑regulated entities, and trust or probate distributions still follow other law.

More assets can pass outside probate

The law expands which written designations move property without probate. It covers things like life insurance and annuities, pay-on-death bank accounts, beneficiary-registered securities, retirement or profit-sharing plans, and certificates of title. When a valid written beneficiary is named, the asset can transfer directly after death. Creditors’ rights under other state laws still apply.

Easier title proof for vehicles and homes

When you apply for a title to a former military vehicle, other vehicle, or a manufactured/mobile home, the DMV accepts the new charity affidavit documents as ownership proof. This is an alternative to papers like a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, an out‑of‑state title, or a court order. The affidavit and documents must meet the law’s Section 2 requirements. This can cut paperwork and speed up getting a certificate of title.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • R. Brad von Gillern

    Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 0

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

legislature vote • Unknown

Vote

Yes: 30 • No: 0 • Other: 19

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

    4/14/2026legislature

  2. Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

    4/10/2026legislature

  3. President/Speaker signed

    4/10/2026legislature

  4. Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

    4/9/2026legislature

  5. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    4/9/2026legislature

  6. Placed on Final Reading

    4/1/2026legislature

  7. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    3/31/2026legislature

  8. Kauth FA387 withdrawn

    3/31/2026legislature

  9. Enrollment and Review ER150 adopted

    3/31/2026legislature

  10. Enrollment and Review ER150 filed

    3/18/2026legislature

  11. Placed on Select File with ER150

    3/18/2026legislature

  12. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    3/12/2026legislature

  13. Judiciary AM2277 adopted

    3/12/2026legislature

  14. Judiciary AM2277 filed

    3/4/2026legislature

  15. Placed on General File with AM2277

    3/4/2026legislature

  16. Speaker priority bill

    2/20/2026legislature

  17. Notice of hearing for January 28, 2026

    1/21/2026legislature

  18. Referred to Judiciary Committee

    1/9/2026legislature

  19. Kauth FA387 filed

    1/8/2026legislature

  20. Date of introduction

    1/7/2026legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/7/2026

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  • Enrolled / Slip Law

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  • Final / Enacted

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