Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB809: Prohibit political subdivisions from enacting certain ordinances relating to landlords
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
One Hundred Ninth Legislature - Second Session - 2026 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB809 Chairperson: Senator Carolyn Bosn Committee: Judiciary The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: The intent of LB809 is to put into law that local government may not infringe upon a property owner's rights. This bill is intended to prevent local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances that mandate a landlord's participation in a voluntary federal housing assistance program. Similar ordinances adopted by municipalities in other states have been challenged in federal court and temporarily blocked from taking effect due to conflicts with the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Robert Dover
Sponsors
- Robert Dover (NP, 19) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Notice of hearing for February 04, 2026
- : Referred to Judiciary Committee
- : Kauth FA438 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB809?
- LB809 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Prohibit political subdivisions from enacting certain ordinances relating to landlords.
- What is the status of LB809?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB809?
- Robert Dover (NP, 19).
- Where is the official record for LB809?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62802
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