LB 520 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Provide requirements for bed and breakfast establishments regarding food, beverages, and fire safety

LB 520 sets new safety and food standards for Nebraska bed and breakfast establishments (B&Bs), directly affecting small operators who run their homes as lodging. It defines B&Bs as single-family dwellings with max 10 rooms or 20 guests, requiring them to follow strict food safety rules: using only pasteurized milk, prohibiting home-canned food (except jams/jellies), maintaining specific food temperatures, and mandating food handler certification. The bill also requires B&Bs to comply with the State Fire Code, including exit safety and fire prevention measures. These changes apply to all B&Bs operating under the defined limits, replacing previous exemptions under the Nebraska Pure Food Act.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to Urban Affairs Committee
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Jan 21, 2025
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