Bill > HF383

This bill aims to establish new requirements for informed consent and information provision related to medication abortions in the state of Iowa. It defines key terms such as "abortion-inducing drug" and "medication abortion," and requires healthcare facilities where medication abortions are performed to conspicuously post a sign informing patients that it may be possible to reverse the effects of a medication abortion. The bill also mandates that physicians obtain written certification from patients that they have been informed of the risks, the possibility of reversing the effects, and where to find information on reversing a medication abortion. Finally, the bill directs the Department of Public Health to publish and make available materials on reversing the effects of a medication abortion, and states that failure to comply with the new requirements may result in disciplinary action against the physician.