State officials vote against Right to Contraception Act
On Wednesday, state officials voted against the Right to Contraception Act.
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On Wednesday, state officials voted against the Right to Contraception Act.
Pllaned Parenthood is currently only providing abortion services at its Lincoln location while its Omaha health center undergoes construction. The organization plans to eventually move all abortion services to Omaha.
Nebraska is now down to one surgical abortion provider less than a year after lawmakers passed a 12-week ban.
On Thursday, senators considered exceptions to Nebraska's abortion restrictions for fetal anomalies, and advanced enhanced penalties for suppliers of fentanyl-laced drugs.
With abortion appearing destined to become a central part of the 2024 election in Nebraska, it's unlikely any change to the law will come during the ongoing legislative session.