# Where do Ricketts and Osborn stand on abortion?: 35 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Trace their public records on abortion and related social policy in Nebraska. Authors: david HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-ricketts-osborn Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-ricketts-osborn.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Where do Ricketts and Osborn stand on abortion?: 35 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-ricketts-osborn.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### On January 22, 2025, Pete Ricketts announced during a Senate floor speech that he would introduce the Dignity… Id: claim_08c6d376531ce132aec91408 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 On January 22, 2025, Pete Ricketts announced during a Senate floor speech that he would introduce the Dignity for Aborted Children Act regarding the handling of aborted fetal remains. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Pete Ricketts sponsored federal legislation to criminalize mail-order distribution of abortion medication and… Id: claim_0f349de331a7580e5ae61051 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Pete Ricketts sponsored federal legislation to criminalize mail-order distribution of abortion medication and make it a federal crime for doctors to perform abortions on out-of-state minors without parental consent. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Sen. Id: claim_23ad72f37e0b4f4e2ee973e9 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Sen. Pete Ricketts voted against S. 4445 concerning nationwide IVF access and S. 4554, the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Pete Ricketts and his family heavily financed the 2015 petition drive that restored Nebraska's death penalty… Id: claim_3bff6a42d83bd581735f7c7a Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Pete Ricketts and his family heavily financed the 2015 petition drive that restored Nebraska's death penalty after the state legislature repealed it. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### On January 23, 2025, Sen. Id: claim_86a1a04dd25440d82a6ba02c Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 On January 23, 2025, Sen. Pete Ricketts co-sponsored the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and announced plans to introduce the Dignity for Aborted Children Act. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In his Vote Smart Political Courage Test, Pete Ricketts affirmed that life begins at conception and stated he… Id: claim_8c3a4e88d27b5b578a76261e Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 In his Vote Smart Political Courage Test, Pete Ricketts affirmed that life begins at conception and stated he opposes all abortions under the principle of double effect. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In February 2023, Sen. Id: claim_9a006b5e8f88002bfd255164 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 In February 2023, Sen. Pete Ricketts co-sponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, and the SAVE Moms and Babies Act. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In 2022, Nebraska's 'trigger' abortion ban bill, LB 933, failed to overcome a filibuster cloture hurdle in th… Id: claim_a0fa28100a74cd77f0445a60 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 In 2022, Nebraska's 'trigger' abortion ban bill, LB 933, failed to overcome a filibuster cloture hurdle in the unicameral legislature. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In the 2026 Nebraska Democratic U.S. Id: claim_bd4f91bfa3ee00e2fb4a4a45 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 In the 2026 Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Cindy Burbank defeated anti-abortion pastor William Forbes with 89.2% of the vote before withdrawing in July to back Dan Osborn. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In November 2024, Nebraska voters considered two competing ballot measures on abortion: an initiative to prot… Id: claim_bf0a66904a381787f7c17b21 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 In November 2024, Nebraska voters considered two competing ballot measures on abortion: an initiative to protect abortion access up to fetal viability, and an initiative to enshrine the state's 12-week ban into the state constitution. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### On April 4, 2018, Governor Pete Ricketts signed budget legislation including LB 944e, which prohibited Title… Id: claim_c65ea78f1891358956e5c39a Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 On April 4, 2018, Governor Pete Ricketts signed budget legislation including LB 944e, which prohibited Title X taxpayer funds from supporting abortion services, counseling, or referrals in Nebraska clinics. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Nebraska's 2023 LB 574 legislation, which combined a roughly 12-week abortion ban with restrictions on gender… Id: claim_f1edb4328b940614fd5e2b10 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Nebraska's 2023 LB 574 legislation, which combined a roughly 12-week abortion ban with restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for minors, was signed by Governor Jim Pillen rather than Pete Ricketts. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Sen. Id: claim_fdc1678a6582720b98f19cd2 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Sen. Pete Ricketts voted against cloture for S. 4381, the Right to Contraception Act, on June 5, 2024. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Passage and Enactment of Nebraska LB 814 Id: section_545776a9fddf85874cdaad29 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Passage and Enactment of Nebraska LB 814 Labels: Inferred, Low ### Dan Osborn's Dispute with Deb Fischer Over Campaign Ads Id: section_55050032b08b99a9c1dd1cac Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Dan Osborn's Dispute with Deb Fischer Over Campaign Ads Labels: Inferred, Low ### Ricketts Family Contributions to Protect Women and Children Id: section_7a511ecceea4746c75dfbe72 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Ricketts Family Contributions to Protect Women and Children Labels: Inferred, Low ### Dan Osborn's Platform on Abortion Access and Codification Id: section_b1195120c9b7b2d79968572b Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Dan Osborn's Platform on Abortion Access and Codification Labels: Inferred, Low ### Pete Ricketts's Abortion Policy Actions as Governor Id: section_e285ce5d9ccdb8a6f2610917 Parent: topic_HOrVYQMo16eFuBknsWFT Depth: 1 Pete Ricketts's Abortion Policy Actions as Governor Labels: Inferred, Low #### Pete Ricketts donated $500,000 to Protect Women and Children and was the only donor listed on their initial c… Id: claim_44892cf9584f80d77df6e6bb Parent: section_7a511ecceea4746c75dfbe72 Depth: 2 Pete Ricketts donated $500,000 to Protect Women and Children and was the only donor listed on their initial campaign finance filing with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### In June 2019, Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 209, requiring doctors prescribing abortion pills to inform pa… Id: claim_579574fd82623d3280d1d275 Parent: section_e285ce5d9ccdb8a6f2610917 Depth: 2 In June 2019, Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 209, requiring doctors prescribing abortion pills to inform patients about the potential to reverse the procedure after the initial dose. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### In the November 2024 election, Nebraska voters rejected the constitutional amendment protecting abortion up t… Id: claim_81393a2bfd208e19495fccaa Parent: claim_bf0a66904a381787f7c17b21 Depth: 2 In the November 2024 election, Nebraska voters rejected the constitutional amendment protecting abortion up to viability and approved the measure enshrining the roughly 12-week limit framework. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### In his 2024 campaign, Dan Osborn stated that abortion decisions should be made by women and doctors rather th… Id: claim_b362165e1239b6aaad8e54b7 Parent: section_b1195120c9b7b2d79968572b Depth: 2 In his 2024 campaign, Dan Osborn stated that abortion decisions should be made by women and doctors rather than politicians, while expressing opposition to a national abortion ban. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### In 2017, Governor Pete Ricketts signed the Compassionate Care for Medically Challenging Pregnancies Act, mand… Id: claim_bea3496ba669e79e1c0542aa Parent: section_e285ce5d9ccdb8a6f2610917 Depth: 2 In 2017, Governor Pete Ricketts signed the Compassionate Care for Medically Challenging Pregnancies Act, mandating that doctors offer information on perinatal hospice care for lethal fetal anomalies. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### In August 2022, Governor Pete Ricketts canceled a planned special legislative session for a 12-week abortion… Id: claim_cd7472c5006b3355362d377c Parent: section_e285ce5d9ccdb8a6f2610917 Depth: 2 In August 2022, Governor Pete Ricketts canceled a planned special legislative session for a 12-week abortion ban after securing commitments from only 30 of the required 33 state senators. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### In October 2024, Dan Osborn threatened legal action against Senator Deb Fischer over campaign advertisements… Id: claim_e20c11305924b8c20c2fd166 Parent: section_55050032b08b99a9c1dd1cac Depth: 2 In October 2024, Dan Osborn threatened legal action against Senator Deb Fischer over campaign advertisements alleging he supported abortion up until birth. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate #### On August 15, 2020, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 814, establishing dilation and evacuation abort… Id: claim_ecb779f862adeeeb670e02ab Parent: section_545776a9fddf85874cdaad29 Depth: 2 On August 15, 2020, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 814, establishing dilation and evacuation abortions as a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate ##### Dan Osborn supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Id: claim_1370b5f1bcdf1bbb03f16d66 Parent: claim_b362165e1239b6aaad8e54b7 Depth: 3 Dan Osborn supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law while describing himself as personally pro-life. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ##### The Ricketts family provided at least $5.1 million to the Protect Women and Children ballot initiative campai… Id: claim_59ee0d500819e85b617daa7d Parent: claim_44892cf9584f80d77df6e6bb Depth: 3 The Ricketts family provided at least $5.1 million to the Protect Women and Children ballot initiative campaign in 2024, although $1.5 million was later returned. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate ##### Nebraska's Initiative 439, which would have established a constitutional right to abortion until fetal viabil… Id: claim_bcce212927bb93488da1ee51 Parent: claim_81393a2bfd208e19495fccaa Depth: 3 Nebraska's Initiative 439, which would have established a constitutional right to abortion until fetal viability, failed on November 5, 2024, with 50.99% voting no. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ##### Dan Osborn's campaign website previously stated he opposed extreme national abortion bans as of March 31 befo… Id: claim_c0e259388c369059f1b08c02 Parent: claim_b362165e1239b6aaad8e54b7 Depth: 3 Dan Osborn's campaign website previously stated he opposed extreme national abortion bans as of March 31 before all mentions of the word 'abortion' were removed from his policy platform. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ##### Nebraska voters passed Initiative 434 on November 5, 2024, by 54.9% to constitutionally prohibit abortions af… Id: claim_d263082cab3a5d4635bf8833 Parent: claim_81393a2bfd208e19495fccaa Depth: 3 Nebraska voters passed Initiative 434 on November 5, 2024, by 54.9% to constitutionally prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal life. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ##### In 2024, Dan Osborn's campaign issued a cease-and-desist letter to Deb Fischer's campaign regarding claims th… Id: claim_f698e56808979d13cf24c47f Parent: claim_e20c11305924b8c20c2fd166 Depth: 3 In 2024, Dan Osborn's campaign issued a cease-and-desist letter to Deb Fischer's campaign regarding claims that he supported abortion up until birth. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ###### Nebraska's Initiative 434 permits the state legislature to enact additional abortion restrictions within the… Id: claim_399a6b85230510b523459645 Parent: claim_d263082cab3a5d4635bf8833 Depth: 4 Nebraska's Initiative 434 permits the state legislature to enact additional abortion restrictions within the first trimester up to a total ban, while including exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ###### During a November 1, 2024 NTV News interview, Dan Osborn supported codifying Roe v. Id: claim_4fbda91b9e81bdae8bd8b755 Parent: claim_1370b5f1bcdf1bbb03f16d66 Depth: 4 During a November 1, 2024 NTV News interview, Dan Osborn supported codifying Roe v. Wade while arguing the federal government should not dictate morality, refuting allegations that he supports abortions up to nine months. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ###### On June 1, 2026, the Washington Free Beacon reported that Dan Osborn removed all references to abortion from… Id: claim_6cb945f495f92bee03edd13a Parent: claim_c0e259388c369059f1b08c02 Depth: 4 On June 1, 2026, the Washington Free Beacon reported that Dan Osborn removed all references to abortion from his campaign website. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate