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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SSB 1139: SSB 1139

Became SF 324 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to the health and well-being of children and families. The bill is constructed in divisions. DIVISION I —— MORE OPTIONS FOR MATERNAL SUPPORT (MOMS) PROGRAM —— FATHERHOOD INITIATIVES. This division relates to the more options for maternal support (MOMS) program. The bill adds as part of the definition of “pregnancy support services” services to men who are involved or think they might be involved in a pregnancy. As part of the MOMS program, the division requires HHS to develop and maintain a virtual clearinghouse of pregnancy support services and resources.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 7, 2023

  • Sen. Jeff Edler (R)
  • Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 21 for, 0 against

For: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists; Blank Childrens Hospital; Governor's Office; Iowa Academy of Family Physicians; Iowa Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives; Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Iowa Hospital Association; Iowa Nurse Practitioners Society; Iowa Nurses Association; and 9 more

In plain words

  1. February 7, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
  2. February 7, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Edler, Sweeney and Trone Garriott
  3. February 14, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 20, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 324

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/SSB1139