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NE LB1148

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hunt

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes that an individual who consents to assisted reproduction with intent to be a parent is legally recognized as a parent of the resulting child, with consent required in a signed record by both the birth mother and intended parent

  • Specifies that gamete and embryo donors are not considered parents of children conceived through assisted reproduction

  • Allows consent to parentage to be withdrawn any time before a transfer that results in pregnancy, by providing written notice to the birth mother and any facilitating clinic or health care provider

  • Permits posthumous parentage establishment if the deceased individual consented in a record or their intent is proven by clear and convincing evidence, provided the embryo is implanted within 36 months or child is born within 45 months of death

  • Limits children to no more than two legal parents and excludes surrogacy agreements, children conceived by sexual intercourse, and matters covered by the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act from the act's provisions

Legislative Description

Provide for recognition and enforcement of parentage of children conceived by assisted reproduction

Last Action

Notice of hearing for January 30, 2026

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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