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NebraskaLB977109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature

Provide requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road for motorists and electric personal assistive mobility device operators encountering certain animals being led, herded, or driven on or along highways

Sponsored By: Tanya Storer

Signed by Governor

Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Driver duties and limits around livestock

People who lead, herd, or drive livestock on or along a highway are listed as vulnerable road users. Drivers must use caution near them, stop if the handler raises a hand, and yield to the livestock unless moving avoids a crash. A first violation is a traffic infraction; a second within five years is a Class IIIA misdemeanor. Livestock may not be moved on freeways or on roads with a posted minimum speed of 20 mph or more.

Rules for horses and farm equipment

People riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles are now treated as vulnerable road users on highways. Riders of animals, drivers of animal-drawn vehicles, farm tractors, and other implements on a roadway have the same rights and duties as other drivers, unless a rule does not fit. If your slow speed blocks normal traffic, you must move to the nearest shoulder to let vehicles pass.

Yield and signal rules for mobility devices

If you use an electric personal assistive mobility device, you must always yield to pedestrians and other vulnerable users. Give an audible signal before you pass. The first violation is a $10 fine; later violations can lead to impoundment for up to 30 days. These rules apply on highways, alleys, sidewalks, bike trails, paths, and other places where people travel.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tanya Storer

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 87 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/9/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 49 • No: 0

legislature vote • 3/17/2026

Vote

Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

    4/17/2026legislature

  2. President/Speaker signed

    4/10/2026legislature

  3. Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

    4/10/2026legislature

  4. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    4/9/2026legislature

  5. Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

    4/9/2026legislature

  6. Placed on Final Reading

    3/30/2026legislature

  7. Kauth FA633 withdrawn

    3/23/2026legislature

  8. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    3/23/2026legislature

  9. Placed on Select File

    3/20/2026legislature

  10. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    3/17/2026legislature

  11. Placed on General File

    2/12/2026legislature

  12. Notice of hearing for February 02, 2026

    1/26/2026legislature

  13. Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

    1/14/2026legislature

  14. Kauth FA633 filed

    1/13/2026legislature

  15. Date of introduction

    1/12/2026legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    4/17/2026

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  • Enrolled / Slip Law

    PDF

  • Final / Enacted

    PDF

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