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LB 225NEBRASKASession 109State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Legislature Proposes New Application Requirements for Duplicate Certificates of Title

Original title: Change application requirements for duplicate certificates of title under the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act

Last action · April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed

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What This Bill Proposed

Legislative Bill 225 alters the application requirements and procedures for obtaining duplicate certificates of title under the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners face altered documentation and procedural steps when requesting a replacement vehicle title during the 109th Legislature session.

Background

LB225 was introduced during the 109th Legislature session of the Nebraska Unicameral. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Motor vehicle owners

Vehicle owners must follow revised application rules when requesting duplicate certificates of title.

Key Facts

The measure was introduced during the 109th Legislature session in Nebraska.
The bill ultimately died in committee following its introduction and referral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does LB225 attempt to change?

It changes application requirements for duplicate certificates of title under the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act.

What is the current legislative status of LB225?

The bill died in committee during the 109th Legislature session.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

6 actions

Apr 17, 2026Nebraska Legislature
Indefinitely postponed
Jan 7, 2026Nebraska Legislature
Title printed. Carryover bill
Jun 6, 2025Nebraska Legislature
Provisions/portions of LB225 amended into LB97 by AM292
Jan 31, 2025Nebraska Legislature
Notice of hearing for February 10, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Nebraska Legislature
Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Jan 14, 2025Nebraska Legislature
Date of introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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policy shift85% confidence

Proposed Title Application Revision

The bill sought to modify how duplicate motor vehicle certificates of title are requested and processed in Nebraska.

LB225 Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act

Connected Entities

Brandon Metzler, Lincoln, Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act

PersonBrandon Metzler“Clerk of the Legislature”Map →

locationLincoln“Location in Nebraska”Map →

OrganizationMotor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act“Statutory act governing vehicle titles in Nebraska”Map →

Sources

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nebraskalegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance15
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 15)
Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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