Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill Monday that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people younger than 19.
In the latest chapter of Nebraska's debate over transgender rights, Gov. Jim Pillen has signed an executive order narrowing the definition of male and female to be based solely on biological sex.
Photos: Nebraska Gov. Pillen signs bill limiting abortion, transgender health care
Gov. Jim Pillen stands next to state Sens. Joni Albrecht (left) and Kathleen Kauth (right) at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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From left, Brendon Pond of Lincoln talks with Gov. Jim Pillen, as Mikayla Pond passes her newborn Gemma Pond to first lady Suzanne Pillen after the signing ceremony of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen signs a copy of LB574 on Monday the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles as he holds newborn Gemma Pond next to his granddaughters, Eloise Pillen (left), 10, and Halle Trouba, at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen answers questions after the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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State Sen. Rita Sanders (from left) and Gov. Jim Pillen greet supporter Mikayla Pond and her newborn Gemma Pond of Lincoln after the signing of LB574 on May 22 at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen kisses newborn Gemma Pond of Lincoln at the signing ceremony of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles as he holds newborn Gemma Pond next to his granddaughters, Eloise Pillen (left), 10, and Halle Trouba, at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
