LINCOLN- As the Nebraska Legislature nears day seventy of a ninety-day session, lawmakers continue to discuss possible changes to the controversial LB574, a bill introduced by Sen. Kathleen Kauth that would, for the time being, restrict any Nebraskan under the age of 19 from receiving a broad range of gender-affirming care. After the bill advanced through its second round of debate, a small coalition of eight lawmakers, both opponents and proponents, came together to discuss potential concessions.

Some of the proposed ideas may ease the bill's restrictions on transgender youths who are already undergoing gender-affirming care, while others could add mental health protections. While the bill could still pass with no changes, Sen. Kauth was hopeful that the coalition, which she called the 'A Team,' would be able to construct suitable amendments.

The coalition is made up of Sens. Kauth, Fredrickson, John Cavanaugh, Walz, Briese, and Ibach, as well as Speaker of the Legislature John Arch. While the main goal of the team is to have meaningful discussions surrounding potential amendments to LB574, they also helped play a role in lowering the temperature of last week's floor debate, even as the months-long filibuster continues.

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