Provide requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road relating to motorists encountering certain animals being led or driven on highways
LB 496 updates Nebraska's traffic rules to address motorists encountering livestock on highways. It requires drivers to exercise caution near livestock being led or driven, stop immediately when a hand signal is given (unless avoiding an accident), turn off engines if requested, and yield the right of way to livestock. The bill replaces the previous rule with these specific protections for livestock handlers and animals. This directly affects drivers and livestock handlers using Nebraska roads, particularly in rural areas where livestock may be on highways.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
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Jan 21, 2025
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Date of introduction
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Dave Murman
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