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LB 98

Redefine all-terrain vehicle and utility-type vehicle in the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, and the Nebraska Rules of the Road

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Moser

LB 98 removes dry-weight limits from ATV/UTV definitions, allowing heavier off-road vehicles to be titled and registered in Nebraska.

Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
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Bill Summary · LB 98

Summary — LB 98 (2025)

Title: Redefine all-terrain vehicle and utility-type vehicle in the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, and the Nebraska Rules of the Road
Introduced by: Sen. Mike Moser | Approved by Governor: March 11, 2025 (Emergency clause)

Main purpose

LB 98 updates statutory definitions of “all‑terrain vehicle” (ATV) and “utility‑type vehicle” (UTV) so that larger off‑highway vehicles can be titled and registered in Nebraska. The bill removes the statutory dry‑weight ceilings that had previously excluded heavier ATVs and UTVs from the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, and the Nebraska Rules of the Road.

Key provisions

  • Amends the following statutes: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60‑103, 60‑135.01, 60‑305, 60‑358.01, and 60‑6,355 to revise the definitions of ATVs and UTVs.
  • Removes the dry‑weight limits that had previously been part of those definitions (previous caps were commonly 1,200 pounds for ATVs and 2,000 pounds for UTVs).
  • Retains other dimensional/feature elements in definitions (e.g., width, number of non‑highway tires, passenger/design characteristics) and the statutory rule that modified/retrofitted vehicles with after‑market equipment not required by sections 60‑6,357 and 60‑6,358 are not eligible for registration in other vehicle categories.
  • Repeals the original versions of the amended sections.
  • Includes an emergency clause: the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Who is affected

  • Vehicle owners/operators: Owners of larger/heavier ATVs and UTVs who were previously unable to obtain Nebraska titles/registration will now be eligible.
  • Vehicle dealers and manufacturers: Facilitates titling/sales of larger off‑highway models in Nebraska.
  • County treasurers/DMV: Administrative processes for titling and registration may expand to include additional vehicles; county officials were among proponents.
  • Law enforcement/insurance: Changes may affect enforcement, insurance underwriting, and classification for road‑use rules or safety compliance.
  • Local governments/road authorities: Potential increase in requests for registration or road‑use determinations for larger off‑highway vehicles.

Procedural timeline & status

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Hearing (Transportation & Telecommunications): January 28, 2025
  • Advanced: Committee and floor actions in Feb–Mar 2025
  • Passed Final Reading (with emergency clause): March 6, 2025 (vote 47–0–2)
  • Presented to Governor: March 6, 2025
  • Approved by Governor: March 11, 2025 — Act effective immediately

Practical considerations / likely impacts

  • Expands eligibility for titling/registration, simplifying ownership documentation for larger off‑highway vehicles.
  • May increase administrative workload for vehicle registration offices in the short term as new categories of vehicles are processed.
  • Insurance companies and law enforcement agencies may need to adjust classification/coverage and enforcement practices to incorporate heavier ATVs/UTVs now eligible for titling.
  • The bill does not appear to change safety, equipment, or road‑use restrictions beyond titling/definition changes; retrofitted vehicles remain restricted from registration in other motor vehicle categories.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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