A bill for an act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.
HF 2455 repeals Iowa's existing law that prohibited abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected through medical testing. This bill removes the legal restriction on physicians performing abortions following the detection of a fetal heartbeat. The repeal would directly affect medical providers and patients seeking abortion care in Iowa by eliminating this specific prohibition.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
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9 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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