NebraskaCommission may fine violations of Nebraska housing rules
The Public Service Commission may fine people for certain housing law violations, counting each affected home or RV as a separate violation.
What it does
The Public Service Commission may fine people for violations involving modular homes, manufactured homes, or RVs. The text gives per-unit and related-case limits, with stated amounts adjusted each year for inflation.
Argument forRequiring clear and convincing proof could protect people and businesses from fines when the evidence against them is not strong.
Argument againstSeparate counts for each home or RV could expose a business to large fines when many units are involved.
More detail
The Public Service Commission may assess civil fines for violations of either housing law or related commission rules, regulations, or orders. Each violation counts separately for each modular housing unit, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle. The commission must find the violation proven by clear and convincing evidence. The text initially states limits of $3,650 per violation and $4,562,282 for related violations within one year of the first violation. The commission adjusts these amounts each August 1 using the change in the consumer price index.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026To Governor
- Apr 17Approved by Governor Jim Pillen on April 14, 2026Became Law
- Apr 10Passed on Final Reading 48-1*-0Passed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passed on Final Reading 48-1*-0. Result: pass.Legislature
- Apr 10President/Speaker signedPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 7Placed on Final ReadingMinor
- Apr 2Kauth FA528 withdrawn
- Apr 2Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
- Apr 1Placed on Select FileMinor
- Mar 30Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
- Vote recorded Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial. Result: pass.Legislature
- Feb 20Speaker priority bill
- Feb 17Placed on General FileMinor
- Jan 27Notice of hearing for February 06, 2026
- Jan 12Referred to Health and Human Services CommitteeMinor
- Jan 9Kauth FA528 filedMinor
- Jan 8Date of introductionIntroduced
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