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LB 732

Change provisions relating to the ability of a health care practitioner to provide cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers under the Let Them Grow Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kathleen Kauth and 1 co-sponsor

Bill restricts Nebraska healthcare practitioners from prescribing cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers to minors under the Let Them Grow Act framework.

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Bill Summary · LB 732

Legislative bill overview

LB 732 modifies Nebraska's "Let Them Grow Act" to restrict health care practitioners' ability to prescribe cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers. The bill represents a policy change regarding medical treatment options for transgender and gender-diverse youth in the state.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects healthcare decisions for minors, determining what medical interventions are legally permissible and which practitioners can provide them. The outcome influences access to treatments that some families and medical providers view as appropriate care, while others consider them premature or inappropriate for minors.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical authority vs. legislative restriction: Debate over whether legislatures should define clinical practice standards versus allowing medical boards and providers to establish protocols based on clinical evidence
  • Parental rights and minor autonomy: Disagreement about parental decision-making authority, the role of minors' preferences, and at what age young people should participate in medical decisions
  • Evidence and safety standards: Differing interpretations of scientific literature regarding effectiveness and long-term outcomes of puberty blockers and hormone therapy in adolescents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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