LB70

Provide for adoption by a second adult person and change provisions relating to adoptions

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Nebraska LB70 allows adoption by a second adult person and modifies consent, home study, and support provisions.

Nebraska LB70 amends adoption laws to allow a minor or adult child to be adopted by a second adult person if the child has a sole legal parent. It modifies consent requirements, exempting certain individuals from needing consent. The bill also changes home study rules, exempting some petitioners from preplacement studies but requiring postplacement studies. Additionally, it updates child support provisions, making both parents liable for support even after adoption by a second adult person. The legislation redefines terms and repeals obsolete sections to streamline adoption processes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 3

Legislature

Presented to Governor on February 27, 2026

Mar 3

Legislature

Approved by Governor on March 3, 2026

Feb 27

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved