This bill aims to establish clear legal guidelines regarding the recognition and enforcement of parentage for children conceived through assisted reproduction in Nebraska. It defines key terms related to assisted reproduction, such as "donor," "gamete," and "parent," and outlines the conditions under which an individual can be recognized as a parent. Notably, the bill specifies that a donor is not considered a parent of a child conceived through assisted reproduction, and it provides mechanisms for individuals to consent to parentage, including the ability to withdraw consent prior to a transfer that results in pregnancy.

Additionally, the bill addresses various scenarios involving parentage, such as the implications of a woman's marital status at the time of assisted reproduction, the rights of spouses, and the process for adjudicating competing claims of parentage. It emphasizes that the best interests of the child should guide court decisions in parentage disputes and establishes that no child can have more than two legal parents. Importantly, the provisions do not apply to children conceived through sexual intercourse or to surrogacy agreements, and they are also subject to the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act.