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IA HF2253
IA HF2253A bill for an act relating to terminology involving a pregnant female.(Formerly HSB 501.)
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to terminology involving a pregnant female. The bill makes changes to terminology used in the Code. The bill changes the use of “pregnant person” to “pregnant female”.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Iowa law by replacing the term "pregnant person" with "pregnant female" in various sections related to criminal offenses, specifically concerning feticide, attempted feticide, and violations involving a pregnant individual. The changes are intended to standardize the terminology used when referring to individuals who are pregnant within the state's legal code, affecting laws that define crimes and their penalties based on the status of pregnancy.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (House)
Last Action
Message from House. (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2253 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2253.html |
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