- Nebraska Legislature passed a bill restricting access to abortion and gender-affirming care for minors.
- The bill includes a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
- The gender-affirming care restrictions will be enforced beginning Oct. 1.
- Medical groups including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly oppose limiting access to gender-affirming care.
- Opponents of the bill have fought the attempts to restrict abortion and gender-affirming care throughout the session.
Nebraska Passes Restrictions on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Vote marks cumulation of tense and historic legislative session
Jennifer Calfas
