The bill amends the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act in Nebraska to expand the types of vehicles that require a certificate of title, specifically including utility trailers, self-propelled agricultural equipment, and power unit hay grinders, effective January 1, 2026. It updates the processes for issuing titles, managing liens, and utilizing an electronic title and lien system, ensuring that all records are properly maintained and accessible. The bill also harmonizes existing provisions and repeals outdated sections, mandating that county treasurers handle titles in accordance with the new regulations, including electronic filing and ownership transfer processes.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the certification and lien processes for the specified vehicles and devices. It requires that any liens on a vehicle must comply with the updated regulations, including a newly added section that defines "device" and outlines the types of equipment covered. The bill establishes that security interests perfected under the Uniform Commercial Code will remain valid until certain conditions are met, and it mandates the surrender of titles for lien notations upon request. Additionally, it clarifies the governance of security interest assignments and repeals several original sections to streamline the legal framework surrounding these transactions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-137
Final Reading: 60-101, 60-137, 60-152, 60-164, 60-166
Slip Law: 60-101, 60-137, 60-152, 60-164, 60-166