Bill > LB669

This bill modifies Nebraska's abortion regulations by making several key changes to existing law. The bill expands the legislative intent behind abortion regulations, including new language about research indicating women may feel coerced into abortions and adding provisions to help women report potential coercion, abuse, or human trafficking. It revises the informed consent process by requiring healthcare providers to ask women specific questions about potential pressure, domestic violence, or human trafficking before an abortion. The bill mandates that providers offer women the opportunity to contact national domestic violence and human trafficking hotlines if they disclose being in such situations. Additionally, the bill eliminates some previously defined terms related to abortion risks and modifies the requirements for civil actions related to abortions. The legislation provides women with more comprehensive information before an abortion, including details about medical risks, probable gestational age of the fetus, and potential alternatives to abortion. It also maintains and slightly expands provisions that allow women to pursue civil actions if abortion providers fail to follow the specified consent and screening procedures. The bill aims to provide additional protections and information for women considering an abortion while creating more stringent requirements for healthcare providers performing the procedure.

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