Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Nebraska · Legislature Jul 21, 2026

LR 423: Interim study to examine the issue of food insecurity for pregnant and postpartum women and their children in Nebraska

This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on food insecurity affecting pregnant and postpartum women and their children. The study will examine current data on food insecurity, identify barriers to accessing food assistance, review existing programs like WIC and SNAP, and assess how these services impact maternal and child health outcomes. The committee will also consider potential policy changes and determine if additional state funding is needed to improve access to nutrition services for this population.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates study on food insecurity's impact on maternal/child health outcomes, aiming to improve access to food assistance programs like WIC and SNAP which support healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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in committee · Nebraska · Legislature Jul 21, 2026

LR 383: Interim study to examine the issue of maternal depression in Nebraska and potential statutory or administrative changes that may support maternal mental health in the state

This legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on maternal depression in the state. The study will gather data on mental health rates among mothers, review how maternal mental health affects children and families, and examine current screening methods and service availability. It will also compare Nebraska's approach with other states and assess whether additional funding is needed to support potential policy changes. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill initiates study on maternal depression to improve mental health services and potentially increase funding for maternal mental health support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 346: Provide for termination of boards, commissions, committees, councils, funds, groups, panels, and task forces and change and eliminate funds and powers and duties of departments and agencies

This bill eliminates numerous state advisory groups, boards, and commissions - including the Climate Assessment Response Committee, Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council, and Palliative Care Act - and removes their funding. It also modifies department responsibilities, such as adjusting the Board of Mental Health Practice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill specifically terminates the Whiteclay Public Health Emergency Task Force and streamlines overlapping government structures by repealing obsolete provisions. These changes aim to simplify state agency operations by removing redundant entities and consolidating functions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds multiple state advisory groups and eliminates their funding, directly reducing government spending per bill's summary.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTerminates Climate Assessment Response Committee and removes its funding, directly weakening climate oversight and environmental protections85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareTerminates Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council and Palliative Care Act funding, defunding healthcare-specific advisory bodies per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 224: Require paid maternity leave for state employees

LB 224 requires Nebraska state employers to provide paid maternity leave to eligible employees who give birth and assume parental responsibility. Full-time state employees receive 12 weeks of paid leave, while part-time employees get proportional leave based on their regular hours. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who take leave, mandates return to equivalent positions after leave, and ensures continued benefits during leave - while running concurrently with federal Family and Medical Leave Act protections. It also prohibits using this leave against other accrued leave types like vacation or sick time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state budget allocation for paid maternity leave, increasing government spending on employee benefits and fiscal management of state payroll.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates paid maternity leave for health-related recovery and parental care, aligning with healthcare access and patient rights protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires paid maternity leave for state employees, protecting workers' rights and expanding employment benefits per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Paid Leave

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 67: Adopt the Sexual Assault Emergency Care Act

LB 67 requires hospitals in Nebraska to provide sexual assault survivors with clear, accurate information about emergency contraception in their preferred language, including offering a full course unless declined. It mandates hospital staff training on providing objective information and ensures survivors can access emergency contraception as part of standard care following an assault. The bill also establishes a confidential complaint process with the Department of Health and Human Services for hospitals failing to comply, while protecting individuals who report violations from liability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception access as standard care, improving patient access to reproductive healthcare services for survivors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 512: Adopt the Chemical Abortion Safety Protocol Act

This bill establishes safety requirements for physicians prescribing abortion-inducing drugs in Nebraska. It mandates in-person examinations, pregnancy verification, Rh factor testing, and follow-up visits within 3-14 days to confirm pregnancy termination and monitor for adverse events like hemorrhage or infection. Physicians must report specific details to the health department (excluding patient identifiers) within 30 days, and violations of these protocols become grounds for unprofessional conduct charges under medical licensing rules. The law directly affects physicians who prescribe such drugs, aiming to standardize safety monitoring without restricting access to the procedure itself.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates in-person exams and follow-ups for abortion drugs, restricting access to this healthcare service per safety protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 669: Change requirements for voluntary and informed consent and civil actions relating to abortion

LB 669 would revise Nebraska's abortion laws by changing consent requirements for patients seeking abortions and modifying civil action rules for abortion-related claims. The bill redefines key terms like "dismemberment abortion" (specifying procedures involving dismembering a living fetus) and "complications associated with abortion" (requiring peer-reviewed statistical evidence). It mandates providers to obtain voluntary, informed consent based on updated standards and allows civil lawsuits against non-physicians performing illegal abortions or encouraging self-abortions. The bill directly affects abortion providers, patients, and healthcare facilities by altering pre-abortion screening protocols and legal accountability. (Note: This is a proposed bill; it has not been enacted as of its 2025 introduction date.)

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access through mandatory consent rules, redefines procedures to limit options, and enables civil lawsuits - directly limiting healthcare access for abortion services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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