LB1079

Change provisions relating to the habitual criminal enhancement for theft offenses

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB1079 amends the habitual criminal enhancement for theft offenses, adjusting penalties and harmonizing provisions.

Nebraska LB1079 modifies the habitual criminal enhancement for theft offenses by changing the mandatory minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment. It specifies that if the felony committed is in violation of certain sections, the mandatory minimum term shall be three years and the maximum term not more than twenty years. The bill also repeals the original section 29-2221, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, and replaces it with new provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 12

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 3

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 12, 2026

Jan 20

Legislature

Referred to Judiciary Committee

Jan 16

Legislature

Kauth FA738 filed