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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/20/2022
04/20/2022
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
107th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to abortion; to amend sections 28-101 and 38-2021, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2020; to adopt the Nebraska Human Life Protection Act; to provide a penalty; to provide for severability of provisions as prescribed; to redefine unprofessional conduct; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Nebraska Human Life Protection Act, would amend existing state law to make it unlawful for any person to administer or use any means to intentionally cause the termination of an unborn child's life, with certain exceptions to protect the life of the mother. The bill defines an "unborn child" as a living human from fertilization to birth. It would impose a Class IIA felony penalty for violations, but would not hold the pregnant woman liable. The bill would only become operative if the U.S. Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted, or Congress grants Nebraska the authority to regulate abortion to the extent provided in the act. The bill also amends the definition of "unprofessional conduct" for licensed medical professionals to include performing an abortion in violation of this new Nebraska Human Life Protection Act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/20/2022)
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