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Bill > HF2316
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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020
06/14/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to medication abortions and providing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill relates to medication abortions and provides penalties. It defines key terms such as "abortion-inducing drug" and "medication abortion". The bill requires facilities where medication abortions are performed to post a sign informing patients that it may be possible to reverse the effects of a medication abortion using abortion-inducing drugs like mifepristone. It also requires physicians to obtain written certification from the pregnant woman that she has been informed about the possibility of reversing the effects of a medication abortion. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including criminal charges for providers who perform or attempt to perform a medication abortion in violation of the law, and civil penalties for facilities that fail to post the required sign. The bill also provides for civil remedies, allowing women or their guardians to bring lawsuits against providers who perform or attempt to perform a medication abortion in violation of the law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 226. (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HF2316 | 02/11/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/attachments/HF2316.html | 02/11/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/HF2316.pdf | 02/11/2020 |
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