HF 146: Prohibiting certain actions relating to abortifacient drugs in the state, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, dispense, sell, or transfer generic or non-generic abortifacient drugs in the state. A person who violates the bill 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 shall not be construed to impose civil or criminal liability on a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in which an abortifacient drug otherwise prohibited under the bill is used.

Lobbying · 7 for, 11 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Right to Life Committee; Lutheran Family Service; Pulse Life Advocates; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists; Common Good Iowa; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Family Planning Council of Iowa; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Next Generation of Cystinosis; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 30, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee