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- Abortion available until 12 weeks of pregnancy
- 24 hour mandatory waiting period before abortion
- Ban on telehealth
- Under 18, must have parental consent or a judicial bypass
Abortion available until 12 weeks
- Except in emergencies, anyone having an abortion in Nebraska must:
- get counseling in person or over the phone with the abortion provider at least 24 hours before their appointment; and
- confirm in writing that they received counseling and were given the chance to view an ultrasound, if one was done, before the abortion.
- Abortions after 12 weeks are available only:
- if necessary to protect the life and health of the pregnant person; or
- in cases of sexual assault or incest.
- You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
- No matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
Telehealth
- Abortion providers are not allowed to prescribe abortion pills through a telehealth appointment. Anyone having a medication abortion must meet with an abortion provider in-person.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Nebraska. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different. If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:
If you are under 18 years old
- You have the right to get an abortion, but you must have the consent (written permission) of one parent or a legal guardian.
- If you cannot or do not want to involve a parent, or if your parent does not support your decision, you can ask a court for a judicial bypass. This is a legal process that lets you ask a judge for permission to decide on your own whether to have an abortion.
- The court must schedule the hearing and a judge must make a decision within 7 days (not including weekends or holidays) of when you ask for a judicial bypass. For more information about the judicial bypass process, see [Youth Access to Abortion FAQs].
- You have the right to a free lawyer in a judicial bypass hearing.
- The ACLU of Nebraska can connect you to a free lawyer. To learn more about the judicial bypass process in Nebraska, you can visit the ACLU of Nebraska’s website here. To request a lawyer, you can email [email protected] or call 855-557-2258 x 101.
- If you still have questions about judicial bypass in Nebraska, we can help. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
You also have the right to travel to a state that does not have parental involvement laws.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to: