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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6902 (2026)

Performance of abortion; notarized written consent required

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Except in the case of a medical emergency or except as provided in sections 71-6902.01, 71-6903, and 71-6906, no person shall perform an abortion upon a pregnant woman unless, in the case of a woman who is less than eighteen years of age, he or she first obtains the notarized written consent of both the pregnant woman and one of her parents or a legal guardian or, in the case of a woman for whom a guardian has been appointed pursuant to sections 30-2617 to 30-2629, he or she first obtains the notarized written consent of her guardian. In deciding whether to grant such consent, a pregnant woman's parent or guardian shall consider only his or her child's or ward's best interest.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1997–2013 · leading case: In Re Petition of Anonymous 1, 558 N.W.2d 784 (Neb. 1997).
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In Re Petition of Anonymous 1, 558 N.W.2d 784 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 6× “"Parent" means "one parent or guardian of the pregnant woman selected by the pregnant woman." § 71-6901(3).”
In re Guardianship of Brydon P., 286 Neb. 661 (Neb. 2013). “I realize that this conclusion means that none of the statutory exceptions apply and that under § 71-6902, the petitioner is prohibited from obtaining an abor- tion.”
In Re Anonymous 3, 782 N.W.2d 591 (Neb. 2010). · cites it 4× “The issue in this case is not whether petitioner can obtain an abortion, [1] but whether, pursuant to § 71-6902, a parent must be notified 48 hours before the abortion is performed.”
In re Petition of Anonymous 5 (Neb. 2013). · cites it 6× “The district court denied her request, and pursuant to the expedited procedures 1 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6902 (Cum. Supp. 2012).”
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