LINCOLN- Lawmakers attempting to restrict Nebraska abortion access are eyeballing ways to incentivize donations to pregnancy centers that oppose abortions. Senator Albrecht is sponsoring the Nebraska Pregnancy Help Act which would offer tax credits for donations to pregnancy centers that do not provide abortions.

Donations would only qualify for tax credits if the money goes to a certified charitable organization that assists women in carrying their pregnancies to term, helps with parenting or adoption, prevents abortions and promotes healthy childbirths. The organization cannot provide, refer or promote abortions, and cannot financially support any other organizations that do the same.

Opponents to the bill included OpenSky Policy Institute, Planned Parenthood North Central States and ACLU of Nebraska, along with other abortion-rights advocates. Many opponents alleged the centers intentionally share misleading information to persuade women not to seek an abortion.

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