LINCOLN- A measure that would prevent local governments from imposing rent controls on private property, with some exceptions, took a step forward in the Nebraska Legislature on Monday. Legislative Bill 266, introduced by State Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk, moved ahead on a 32-5 vote despite objections from a handful of Democratic lawmakers. Under LB 266, cities and counties generally would be prohibited from enacting local laws that have the effect of placing rent controls on private property.

The bill outlines exemptions for ordinances aimed at increasing the affordable housing supply “through land use or inclusionary housing requirements” or for programs in which the landlord voluntarily and contractually agrees to rent restrictions. Dover told fellow lawmakers that 37 other states had enacted similar legislation prohibiting rent controls, and he believes it is better to “look at what is going on in the country and get in front of it.”

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