Nebraska Statutes 71-7302. Legislative findings
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The Legislature finds that:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-7302
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) The state has a compelling government interest in protecting the health and safety of its citizens, especially vulnerable children;
(2) Genital and nongenital gender-altering surgeries are generally not recommended for children, although evidence indicates referral for children to have such surgeries are becoming more frequent; and
(3) Genital and nongenital gender-altering surgery includes several irreversible and invasive procedures for biological males and biological females and involves the alteration of biologically healthy and functional body parts.
Source
- Laws 2023, LB574, § 15.
- Operative Date: October 1, 2023