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IA SF2357
IA SF2357A bill for an act relating to the rules of statutory construction for the definition of a person.
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the rules of statutory construction for the definition of “person”. The bill provides that whenever “person” is used in a statute, or implied by construction or context, the term includes an individual organism of the species homo sapiens at any stage of development from fertilization until natural death. The bill provides that such statutory construction is not subject to judicial review.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa Code section 4.1, subsection 20, which defines the term "person" for legal purposes. Currently, "person" includes various entities like corporations, governments, and partnerships. This bill adds a new provision stating that "person," whenever used or implied in any statute, will also include a human organism, scientifically known as *homo sapiens*, from the moment of fertilization until natural death, regardless of its stage of development. Importantly, this new interpretation of "person" is explicitly stated to be exempt from judicial review, meaning courts cannot challenge or overturn this definition.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Drey, and Schultz. S.J. 305. (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2357 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2357.html |
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