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IA HF2253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces the term "pregnant person" with "pregnant female" throughout Iowa Code sections 707.7, 707.8, and 708.2
  • Affects criminal statutes related to feticide, nonconsensual termination of pregnancy, and assault against pregnant individuals
  • Makes no changes to the substantive criminal penalties or legal standards in the affected sections
  • Applies to felony classifications ranging from class "B" to class "D" felonies and aggravated misdemeanors for various pregnancy-related offenses

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to terminology involving a pregnant female.(Formerly HSB 501.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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