Legislative Session Bill Tracker

LB368

Bill description and details ⬇️

Hearing Status:

Completed

Bill Summary:

Establishes the Nebraska Youth in Care Bill of Rights, guaranteeing specific rights to youth in state custody such as freedom from religion, freedom from discrimination (sexual orientation and gender identity), etc.

Why you should support: Every Nebraska youth in the state’s care should understand their rights and have the right to fair treatment by the state. LGBTQ+ youth make an outsized portion of Nebraska’s youth in care.

OutNebraska's Position:

✅ Support

Bill Status:

Waiting in Committee

Introduced By:

Senator Hunt

Committee:

Judiciary Committee

Action(s) You Can Take Now:

This bill is waiting to be advanced from its committee. Please contact the members of its committee and request it be advanced to General File.