LB 1128 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to entertainment district licenses under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

Nebraska's LB 1128 creates a new "consumption-only" license for businesses within designated entertainment districts that don't hold their own liquor licenses (like restaurants or venues without retail permits). This license allows patrons to consume alcohol brought in from licensed entertainment district venues (such as bars or breweries), but the business cannot sell or serve alcohol itself. The bill requires local governments to designate consumption-only areas, sets a $25 fee for the license, and mandates that alcohol must be consumed only during permitted hours with food available. It also specifies that alcohol containers must display the serving venue's branding and prohibits consumption by minors.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1128 amended into LB1235 by AM2178
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to General Affairs Committee
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Jan 20, 2026
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