Nebraska poised to pass controversial bill restricting abortion and transgender care for minors.

Nebraska lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that combines restrictions on abortion and medical care for transgender youth. The bill includes looser restrictions than the original provisions sought by Republicans, who initially wanted to ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy but settled for a 12-week limit with exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies. The bill bans surgeries for transgender minors but allows for puberty blockers and hormone therapy under certain criteria established by the state's chief medical officer. Democrats are concerned about potential onerous requirements for accessing these treatments.