Relating to terminology involving a pregnant female

Sponsored by the House Health and Human Services Committee

Topics:Reproductive rights

Same legislation: HSB 501

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202669–22
Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateApril 1, 202640–6
Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary This bill changes the words used in state laws regarding pregnancy. It replaces the term "pregnant person" with the term "pregnant female."¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to terminology involving a pregnant female. The bill makes changes to terminology used in the Code. The bill changes the use of “pregnant person” to “pregnant female”.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed²

Senate subcommittee

Named March 3, 2026. On March 9, 2026 it recommended passage.

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6 written public comments to its subcommittee: March 9, 2026 (4), January 27, 2026 (2) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§707.7 §707.8 §708.2

How the Code works³

Lobbying

10 for · 7 against · 1 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 501Renumbered

91st General Assembly

HF 2253Became lawfrom HSB 501