HF 423: 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 nongeneric 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 · 6 for, 7 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowa Right to Life Committee; Pulse Life Advocates; VALOR Iowa

Against: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists; Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 17, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee