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IA SF253
IA SF253A bill for an act relating to the protection of life beginning at conception, and including effective date provisions.
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Introduced
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
In Committee
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2018
05/05/2018
Introduced Session
87th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the protection of life beginning at conception, and including effective date provisions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that life is recognized and protected in Iowa from the moment of conception, granting the same rights and protections guaranteed to all persons under the U.S. and Iowa Constitutions. It clarifies that the bill does not create a right to abortion, impose liability on a woman who undergoes an abortion, or prohibit contraception. The bill also specifies that the Iowa Supreme Court does not have appellate jurisdiction over the provisions of this Act, includes a severability clause, and states that the Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Bill Anderson (R)*,
Jerry Behn (R)*,
Rick Bertrand (R)*,
Michael Breitbach (R)*,
Jake Chapman (R)*,
Mark Chelgren (R)*,
Mark Costello (R)*,
Jeff Edler (R)*,
Randy Feenstra (R)*,
Thomas Greene (R)*,
Dennis Guth (R)*,
Craig Johnson (R)*,
David Johnson (NP)*,
Tim Kraayenbrink (R)*,
Mark Lofgren (R)*,
Ken Rozenboom (R)*,
Jason Schultz (R)*,
Mark Segebart (R)*,
Amy Sinclair (R)*,
Roby Smith (R)*,
Brad Zaun (R)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 02/27/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=87&ba=SF253 |
| BillText | http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Legislation/87thGA/Bills/SenateFiles/Introduced/SF253.html |
| Bill | http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Legislation/87thGA/Bills/SenateFiles/Introduced/SF253.pdf |
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