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IA HF297
IA HF297A 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 aims to protect life beginning at conception by recognizing that each life, from the moment of conception, is accorded the same rights and protections as a person under the U.S. and Iowa Constitutions. It includes definitions of key terms like "abortifacient," "abortion," and "contraception," and specifies that the bill shall not be construed to create a right to abortion, impose liability on women, or prohibit contraception. The bill also states that the Iowa Supreme Court shall not have appellate jurisdiction over its provisions, includes a severability clause, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (23)
Terry Baxter (R)*,
Jim Carlin (R)*,
Cecil Dolecheck (R)*,
Dean Fisher (R)*,
Tedd Gassman (R)*,
Kristi Hager (R)*,
Greg Heartsill (R)*,
Steven Holt (R)*,
Chuck Holz (R)*,
Daniel Huseman (R)*,
David Kerr (R)*,
Kevin Koester (R)*,
John Landon (R)*,
Tom Moore (R)*,
Dawn Pettengill (R)*,
Walt Rogers (R)*,
Sandy Salmon (R)*,
Larry Sheets (R)*,
David Sieck (R)*,
Ralph Watts (R)*,
Skyler Wheeler (R)*,
John Wills (R)*,
Matt Windschitl (R)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 274. (on 02/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=87&ba=HF297 |
| BillText | http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Legislation/87thGA/Bills/HouseFiles/Introduced/HF297.html |
| Bill | http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Legislation/87thGA/Bills/HouseFiles/Introduced/HF297.pdf |
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