The abortion ban takes effect immediately, while the ban on gender-affirming care takes effect on Oct. 1.
The hybrid measure ties together restrictions that Republicans have pursued across the U.S.
Nebraska had not passed a new abortion ban since 2010, when it became the first state to limit the procedure at around 20 weeks of pregnancy. The 12-week ban includes exceptions for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother. Planned Parenthood, which operates two of Nebraska’s three abortion clinics, said the new law increases the burden on women who need abortions, forcing more of them to travel out of state.
She said it’s troubling that the new law doesn’t include any exception for fetal anomalies, which may not be diagnosed until after the 12th week of pregnancy. Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, who introduced the proposal restricting gender-affirming care, said Monday that the filibuster actually gave senators more time to discuss and research the issue.
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