Cultural history added to adoption records

Lawmakers passed a bill May 11 that adds a child’s cultural history to the information included in an adoption record.

LB124, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery, amends Nebraska adoption placement law to include in a child’s medical history the race, ethnicity, nationality, Indian tribe – when applicable and in compliance with the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act – or other cultural history of either or both biological parents.

The bill passed on a 44-0 vote.