Nebraska passes version of ‘Raylee’s Law’ inspired by WV, where it still divides lawmakers

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 755

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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A high-profile bill known as Raylee’s Law, which West Virginia lawmakers have struggled with for years, has inspired legislation passed by the Nebraska Legislature.

Nebraska has a conservative supermajority, similar to West Virginia’s GOP supermajority. Their Legislature recently passed a bill that will pause a parent’s request to homeschool their child for 14 days if the parent or guardian is under investigation for child abuse and neglect.

Bill sponsor Sen. Megan Hunt, an …

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