Nebraska lawmakers reject bill to require screenings of coercion, abuse for abortion patients

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 726

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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LINCOLN — In the first cloture vote of Nebraska’s 2026 legislative session, lawmakers rejected an attempt to update state abortion statutes to require screenings for coercion and abuse.

Legislative Bill 669, introduced by State Sen. Tanya Storer of Whitman, failed in a 31-15 vote Wednesday following a four-hour filibuster that spanned four days. The bill needed 33 votes to overcome the filibuster and advance to the second round of floor debate.

LB 669 would update …

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