The Nebraska legislature passed a bill on Friday that combines a twelve-week abortion ban with restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors. Conservative Senators got just enough votes to end the filibuster, then pass the bill.
Senator Kathleen Kauth of Omaha was the prime sponsor of the transgender bill….
Senator Tom Briese of Albion said its about protecting young people…
Senator Wendy DeBoer of Bennington said Senators will have to live with their votes….
Governor Jim Pillen said he will sign the bill, which will become effective on October first.
