Nebraska § 71-6916 Medical emergency; sexual assault or incest; written certification

Nebraska Statutes

§ 71-6916 — Medical emergency; sexual assault or incest; written certification

Nebraska § 71-6916

Ch. 71Public Health and Welfare

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6916 (2026).

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(1)If a physician performs or induces an abortion because of a medical emergency pursuant to subdivision (3)(a) of section 71-6915 , the physician shall certify in writing that a medical emergency existed and explain the medical emergency in the written certification. The physician shall keep the written certification in the woman's medical record.

(2)If a physician performs or induces an abortion in the case of sexual assault or incest pursuant to subdivision (3)(b) or (c) of section 71-6915 , the physician shall certify in writing that the abortion was performed because of sexual assault or incest and that the physician complied with all applicable duties imposed by section 28-902 . The physician shall keep the written certification in the woman's medical record.

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(1) If a physician performs or induces an abortion because of a medical emergency pursuant to subdivision (3)(a) of section 71-6915 , the physician shall certify in writing that a medical emergency existed and explain the medical emergency in the written certification. The physician shall keep the written certification in the woman's medical record.
(2) If a physician performs or induces an abortion in the case of sexual assault or incest pursuant to subdivision (3)(b) or (c) of section 71-6915 , the physician shall certify in writing that the abortion was performed because of sexual assault or incest and that the physician complied with all applicable duties imposed by section 28-902 . The physician shall keep the written certification in the woman's medical record.