Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB594: Change and eliminate provisions relating to the use of handheld wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB594 Chairperson: Senator Mike Moser Committee: Transportation and Telecommunications Date of Hearing: February 24, 2025 The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB594 requires drivers to use hands-free or voice-activated technology when using electronic devices while driving. Exceptions are provided for emergency responders and in emergency situations. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Jason Prokop
Sponsors
- Jason Prokop (NP, 27) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Sanders name added
- : Raybould name added
- : Title printed. Carryover bill
- : Notice of hearing for February 24, 2025
- : Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB594?
- LB594 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Change and eliminate provisions relating to the use of handheld wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle.
- What is the status of LB594?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB594?
- Jason Prokop (NP, 27).
- Where is the official record for LB594?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59522
Source: official Nebraska record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.