A bill restricting gender affirming care for young people was approved on first round debate in the Nebraska legislature.
It’s been an emotional debate and Senator Jen Day of Omaha read from a letter she received from a doctor…..

Senator John Fredrickson of Omaha said trans gender supporters have to stay strong….

Senator Michaela Cavanaugh of Omaha has promised to continue a filibuster if the bill passes. She says she is upholding her agreement with Unicameral Speaker Senator John Arch…..

The bill passed first round debate on a vote of 30 to 17, short of the 33 it would need to end a filibuster.
The bill needs two more rounds of debate and votes before it could be finalized.