LB 626, the Nebraska Heartbeat Act, has officially been placed on the legislative agenda and will be voted on soon. Here’s an update on everything you need to know and how you can take action. 

The bill is scheduled to be debated this Wednesday, April 12th, with a vote expected later that evening. Pro-abortion senators have promised to filibuster the bill, meaning we need 33 votes to end debate and allow the bill to advance. If the bill advances, it will still need to overcome two more rounds of debate. 

Last month, Senator Riepe unexpectedly introduced an amendment that rewrites the bill to only protect life at 12 weeks gestation, removing protections for 1,700 preborn babies every year. His amendment—which is threatening to undermine the bill if 24 other senators support it—won’t be considered until the second round of debate.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to Senator Riepe and asked him to withdraw his amendment. Senator Riepe’s office heard a resounding message from pro-life Nebraskans, and in response, he has expressed willingness to support the bill without his amendment. Please continue to pray that he will support the bill as written.

We believe LB 626 has a path forward, but we need your help and support.

Join Nebraska Family Alliance for a special online webinar on Monday, April 10th, from 7:00 to 7:30 PM on the NFA Facebook page for a deep dive into LB 626 and the science and research backing the bill. We’ll share specific ways you can advocate and pray for LB 626.

On the 30-minute livestream, you’ll hear from special guests Senator Joni Albrecht, the lead sponsor of LB 626, Dr. Tara Sander Lee, Director of Life Sciences of the Lozier Institute, and Pastor Roy Helu of Citylight Bennington. 

You won’t want to miss this informative online event. RSVP on our Facebook page to be notified when the Nebraska Heartbeat Webinar begins.

CALL TO ACTION

Here’s what you can do to help LB 626 become law this session.

1. CONTACT YOUR STATE SENATOR

• • If your state senator is a co-sponsor of LB 626, please thank them and encourage them to continue to support the bill as written.
  • If your state senator is not a co-sponsor of LB 626, please let them know why you support the bill and why Nebraska needs to establish protections for preborn babies with beating hearts.

2. JOIN OUR NEBRASKA HEARTBEAT BILL WEBINAR

• • Visit the NFA Facebook page on Monday at 7:00 PM (CDT) to learn why LB 626 is right for Nebraska and how to communicate about the bill.

3. VISIT OUR LB 626 RESOURCE PAGE

• • We’ve compiled everything you need to effectively articulate the bill, including polling and data, a sample letter and talking points, and a one-page fact sheet.

4. PRAY FOR LB 626 TO ADVANCE 

• • Pray for senators to have courage and that we will have 33 votes to advance LB 626 into law this session.