Nebraska's Abortion Restrictions Face Legislative Setbacks.

An effort to pass a bill banning abortion around the sixth week of pregnancy failed to advance in the Nebraska Legislature by one vote. The bill would have banned abortion once cardiac activity can be detected. This is the second year in a row that an effort to restrict abortion access in the state has failed. Nebraska currently bans abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy. The failed bill included exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and medical emergencies that threaten the life of the mother and made specific exceptions for ectopic pregnancies and IVF procedures.