Change headlight requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road and prohibit the sale and distribution of certain motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act
LB 1223 updates Nebraska's headlight safety standards for all motor vehicles (except emergency vehicles) by setting specific limits: headlights must not exceed 42 inches in height, 3,000 lumens in intensity, or 6,000 kelvin in color temperature, and must comply with federal safety standards. It also prohibits motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors from selling or distributing vehicles that do not meet these new headlight requirements. The bill harmonizes existing rules by amending multiple sections of Nebraska's vehicle regulations to enforce these technical specifications and prevent misleading advertising about vehicle features.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
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Date of introduction
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Megan Hunt
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