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Nebraska Senate Rejects Bathroom Restrictions, Sparks GOP Divide

4/10/2026

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State Sen. Kathleen Kauth introduced two amendments to impose bathroom restrictions and revive gender-affirming care limits for minors, but both were rejected.
The rejection of one amendment prompted State Sen. John Cavanaugh to withdraw his medical cannabis bill.
Republican Sen. Merv Riepe opposed Kauth's proposals, signaling a divide within the Nebraska Republican Party.
Kauth plans to reintroduce the measures next year.

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State Sen. Kathleen Kauth introduced two amendments to impose bathroom restrictions and revive gender-affirming care limits for minors, but both were rejected.
The rejection of one amendment prompted State Sen. John Cavanaugh to withdraw his medical cannabis bill.
Republican Sen. Merv Riepe opposed Kauth's proposals, signaling a divide within the Nebraska Republican Party.
Kauth plans to reintroduce the measures next year.