SSB 3115: Relating to abortions including informed consent, dispensing abortion-inducing drugs, and reporting abortion-inducing drug complications

What it does

This bill relates to abortions, including informed consent, dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, and reporting abortion-inducing drug complications. DIVISION I —— INFORMED CONSENT. Under the bill, a physician, prior to performing or attempting to perform an abortion, is required to perform an in-person examination of the woman seeking an abortion, including screening for indicia of coercion or abuse; if necessary, the physician shall make a referral to an appropriate health care provider consistent with the examination results.

Senate subcommittee · named February 4, 2026

• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 12 against

For: Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowa Right to Life Committee; Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America; The Family Leader; VALOR Iowa

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Bitches Get Stuff Done; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Medical Society; Iowa Nurses Association; League of Women Voters of Iowa; One Iowa; One Iowa Action

In plain words

1. February 4, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 4, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Schultz, Weiner and Westrich
3. February 9, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it