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89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2206: Relating to the nonconsensual termination of a human pregnancy, and providing penalties

Became HF 2372 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to the nonconsensual termination of a human pregnancy. Current law provides that a person who intentionally terminates a human pregnancy without the knowledge and voluntary consent of the pregnant person is guilty of a class “C” felony. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660. The bill provides that a person who attempts to intentionally terminate a human pregnancy without the knowledge and voluntary consent of the pregnant person is guilty of a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

House File 2372 establishes a new offense, and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to a lack of existing conviction data. 8 in FY 2021, it is expected that this Bill will have a minimal fiscal impact. The average State cost per offense for a Class D felo…

House subcommittee · named February 2, 2022

  • Rep. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa Right to Life Committee; Iowa State Bar Association; Iowans for LIFE; Lutheran Family Service; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

Against: Family Planning Council of Iowa; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa; Planned Parenthood North Central States

In plain words

  1. February 2, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
  2. February 2, 2022House subcommittee named: Salmon, Jones and Olson
  3. February 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee
  5. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2372
  6. February 23, 2022Withdrawn

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF2206