A bill for an act relating to terminology involving a pregnant female.

This bill (HSB 501) changes legal terminology in Iowa Code sections 707.7 and 707.8, replacing "pregnant person" with "pregnant female" throughout. It does not alter abortion laws, penalties, or medical exceptions - such as the feticide classifications (class C felony for post-second-trimester terminations) or physician exemptions for preserving life/health. The change applies only to the language used in statutes, affecting how legal documents and court proceedings refer to individuals experiencing pregnancy. The bill’s explanation confirms it modifies terminology without changing substantive policy.