The proposed bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes concerning abortion, with a primary focus on enhancing the requirements for voluntary and informed consent. It introduces new provisions that ensure women are adequately informed about the risks associated with abortion procedures, including information on coercion, abuse, and human trafficking. The bill mandates that healthcare providers evaluate whether a woman feels pressured into seeking an abortion or has experienced violence or trafficking, and it requires that women be informed about the potential effectiveness of mifepristone and their rights regarding prenatal care and support.

Additionally, the bill modifies the consent process by requiring specific questions to be asked regarding risk factors associated with abortion and providing contact information for national domestic violence and human trafficking hotlines. It establishes that any waiver of the evaluations and requirements is void and unenforceable, clarifies civil liabilities for non-compliance by physicians, and allows for civil action against individuals who perform or attempt to perform an abortion in violation of the law. The bill also includes the repeal of several existing statutes, indicating a significant overhaul of the legal framework governing abortion in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-325, 28-326, 28-327, 28-327.03, 28-327.04, 28-327.06, 28-327.11, 28-327.12, 38-2021