Nebraska

The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Nebraska. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 04/23/2009

Same-Sex Relationships

Performs Same-Sex Marriages
2000 Constitutional amendment: "Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska."		 No
Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage
2000 Constitutional amendment: "The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership or other similar same-sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Nebraska." 		No
Other Recognition: None No

 

Gay and Lesbian Adoption

Single LGBT Adoption
Any adult person may adopt a minor. NEB. REV. STAT. § 43-101.		 Yes
Joint Same-Sex Adoption
The state has argued that its adoption statutes do not allow "two non-married persons to adopt a minor child, no matter how qualified they are." In re Adoption of Luke, 640 N.W.2d 374 (Neb. 2002).		 No
Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child
A second parent adoption is not permissible for couples of the same sex unless the first parent terminates his or her own parental rights. In re Adoption of Luke, 640 N.W.2d 374 (Neb. 2002).		 No

 

Housing Discrimination

Protections on the basis of sexual orientation
No explicit protections. Sexual orientation does not appear in the state nondiscrimination laws. R.R.S. Neb. §§ 48-1101 (2002).		 No
Protections on the basis of gender identity
No explicit protections. Gender identity does not appear in the state nondiscrimination laws. R.R.S. Neb. §§ 48-1101 (2002)		 No

 

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