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Relating to terminology involving a pregnant female
Topics:Reproductive rights
Same legislation: HF 2253
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2253
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2253 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2253 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 H.F. _____ female. The bill makes changes to terminology used in the Code. The bill changes the use of “pregnant person” to “pregnant female”.
House subcommittee
Named January 12, 2026. On January 27, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
6 written public comments to its subcommittee: March 9, 2026 (4), January 27, 2026 (2) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
10 for · 7 against · 1 undecided · Who →
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