LB977

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

Complete·4/17/26

Nebraska LB977 amends road rules for motorists and electric personal assistive mobility device operators when encountering animals on highways.

Nebraska LB977 modifies the Nebraska Rules of the Road to address interactions between motorists, electric personal assistive mobility device operators, and animals on highways. It redefines "vulnerable road user" to include pedestrians, cyclists, and operators of various vehicles. The bill mandates that drivers yield to animal-drawn vehicles, farm tractors, and livestock being led or herded on highways. It also requires operators of electric personal assistive mobility devices to yield to vulnerable road users and gives them the right of way when passing animal-powered vehicles.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 2

1:30 PM

Transportation and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

Apr 10

Legislature

President/Speaker signed

Apr 10

Legislature

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026