Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill on Friday that prohibits both abortions beyond the 12-week mark of pregnancy while also imposing limitations on “gender-altering procedures” for minors.
The legislation, which is believed to be the first of its kind to combine restrictions on both abortion and “gender-affirming care,” was approved with a vote of 33–15 and now awaits the signature of Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican.
Following the bill’s passage, Pillen expressed his support for the measure, specifically emphasizing the need for caution regarding “gender-affirming care.”
“All children deserve a chance to grow and live happy, fruitful lives. This includes pre-born boys and girls, and it includes children struggling with gender identity,” he said. “These kids deserve the opportunity to grow and explore who they are and want to be, and they can do so without making irreversible decisions that should be made when they are fully grown.”…