It only took about 14 hours for the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature to pass a new law restricting abortions to around six weeks of pregnancy. In a statement last night (Tuesday), Gov. Kim Reynolds said, “The Iowa Supreme Court questioned whether this legislature would pass the same law they did in 2018, and today they have a clear answer. The voices of Iowans and their democratically elected representatives cannot be ignored any longer, and justice for the unborn should not be delayed. As a pro-life Governor, I am also committed to continuing policies to support women in planning for motherhood, promote the importance of fatherhood, and encourage strong families. Our state and country will be stronger because of it.” The bill was passed during a rare special legislative session and bans abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically around the sixth week of pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. Reynolds intends to sign the bill on Friday, July 14, and the law will go into effect immediately once signed. A link to Heartbeat Bill’s full text is included with this story on our website.
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