Success of Nebraska proposal to restrict gender-affirming care might hinge upon amendment
LINCOLN — A potential second round of debate on a proposal to restrict some gender-affirming procedures in Nebraska will likely depend on the success of an amendment to narrow the bill.
Legislative Bill 574, proposed by State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, would prohibit puberty blockers, hormone therapies and genital or non-genital surgeries for minors. Referrals for such care would also be prohibited.
Supporters of Kauth’s bill now look to amend the proposal to outlaw only surgeries for minors, if and when the bill is scheduled again for debate. State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte said such an amendment is a necessary, “reasonable” compromise.
Legislators gave first-round approval to the original measure on March 23, 30-17, largely along party lines in the officially nonpartisan body. Opponents blocked consideration of the amendment throughout three days of debate and pledged to continue doing so.
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