The proposed legislation, known as the Child Placement Services Preservation Act, aims to address the critical need for safe and supportive homes for children in Nebraska, particularly in light of the shortage of available foster care and adoption placements. The Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining a diverse array of child-placing agencies, including both faith-based and non-faith-based organizations, which have historically played a significant role in providing these services. The legislation asserts that the government should not take adverse actions against these agencies based on their sincerely held religious beliefs, thereby ensuring that they can operate in alignment with their values while still contributing to the welfare of children in need.

Key provisions of the Act include a definition of "adverse action" against child-placing agencies, which encompasses various forms of funding and licensing denials, as well as the requirement for agencies to provide alternative resources if they decline to offer services that conflict with their religious beliefs. Additionally, the Act allows agencies to defend against any adverse actions in administrative or judicial proceedings and mandates that the Act be interpreted liberally to fulfill its intended purposes. The legislation also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the Act is found to be invalid, the remaining sections will still remain in effect.