Nebraska LR6CA: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage of couples regardless of gender and race and strike language regarding gender

What the bill says

To amend the Nebraska Constitution with language recognizing marriage and authorizing the issuance of marriage licenses to couples regardless of gender and race. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Machaela Cavanaugh.

From the introduced text:

to amend the Nebraska Constitution with language recognizing marriage and authorizing the issuance of marriage licenses to couples regardless of gender and race. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Machaela Cavanaugh

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Machaela Cavanaugh (NP, 6) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed
2. January 7, 2026: Title printed. Carryover resolution
3. January 22, 2025: Notice of hearing for January 31, 2025
4. January 14, 2025: Referred to Judiciary Committee
5. January 10, 2025: Date of introduction

Common questions

What is LR6CA?

LR6CA is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage of couples regardless of gender and race and strike language regarding gender.

What does LR6CA do?

In its own words: To amend the Nebraska Constitution with language recognizing marriage and authorizing the issuance of marriage licenses to couples regardless of gender and race. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Machaela Cavanaugh.

What is the status of LR6CA?

Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LR6CA?

Machaela Cavanaugh (NP, 6).

Where is the official record for LR6CA?

On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59414