LR 20CA Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Constitutional amendment to permit an authorized gaming operator conducting sports wagering within a licensed racetrack enclosure to allow a sports wager to be placed by an individual located within the State of Nebraska at the time the individual places the sports wager by means of a mobile or electronic platform

This constitutional amendment (LR 20CA) would permit authorized racetrack operators in Nebraska to allow sports wagers placed via mobile or electronic platforms by individuals physically located within Nebraska at the time of betting. It specifically modifies the state constitution to allow this change for racetrack-based sports wagering, while maintaining existing restrictions on other gambling forms. The amendment does not affect current lottery rules, bingo regulations, or general casino-style gambling. It directly affects racetrack operators seeking to offer mobile sports betting and Nebraska residents who would place such bets within the state. The proposal requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2025
Legislature Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
Floor votes · Legislature Apr 14, 2025

How they voted

2716
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 49
Apr 14, 2025
N Nonpartisan49
27 Yea 16 Nay 6
55% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Apr 23, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Passed over
legislature
Apr 14, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Legislature Vote: pass (27-16-6)
legislature
Mar 19, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to General Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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