CCIA Opposes Nebraska Bill That Would Expand Deceptive Trade Practices Law

The bill could harm small businesses and reduce consumer access to lawful products and services, the trade group warns.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is testifying in opposition to a Nebraska bill, LB 1118, that would expand the state's deceptive trade practices law. CCIA warns the proposal would undermine existing efforts to combat online fraud while imposing unworkable mandates that could harm consumers, small businesses, and competition.

Why it matters

The bill's broad scope and strict timelines could incentivize the overremoval of lawful content, harming legitimate advertisers including small businesses. The extensive compliance obligations would also create significant barriers to entry in the digital advertising market, placing disproportionate burdens on smaller companies and reducing competition.

The details

CCIA cautions that LB 1118 would disrupt existing, effective fraud prevention approaches by imposing rigid and prescriptive requirements that do not reflect how fraud prevention works in practice. The Association is particularly concerned about the bill's broad scope, strict timelines, and vague, subjective terms that lack clear statutory standards.

  • CCIA is testifying before the Nebraska Legislature's Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee on February 10, 2026.

The players

Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)

An international, not-for-profit trade association representing a broad cross section of communications and technology firms. CCIA has promoted open markets, open systems, and open networks for more than 50 years.

Nebraska Legislature

The state legislature of Nebraska, which is considering LB 1118, a bill that would expand the state's deceptive trade practices law.

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What’s next

The Nebraska Legislature's Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will decide on the fate of LB 1118 after hearing CCIA's testimony.

The takeaway

This case highlights the tension between protecting consumers from fraud and ensuring that efforts to combat online deception do not inadvertently harm small businesses, competition, and consumer access to lawful products and services. Policymakers must strike a careful balance to address fraudulent practices without imposing unworkable mandates that could backfire.