HF 2253
  • Introduced
    Jan 30, 2026
  • Passed House
    Feb 25, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 01, 2026
  • Became Law
HF 2253
Iowa House Bill
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A bill for an act relating to terminology involving a pregnant female. (Formerly HSB 501.) Effective date: 07/01/2026
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House • Apr 16, 2026: Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 04/16.
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Feb 25, 2026, House
Shall the bill pass?
YES: 69
NO: 22
OTHER: 9
YES: 69

NO: 22

ABSENT: 10

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Apr 01, 2026, Senate
Shall the bill pass?
YES: 40
NO: 6
OTHER: 4
YES: 40

NO: 6

ABSENT: 4

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  • Apr 16, 2026 | House
    • Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 04/16.
  • Apr 01, 2026 | House
    • Message from Senate.
  • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed Senate, yeas 40, nays 6.
    • Immediate message.
  • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on calendar under unfinished business.
  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
    • Committee report, recommending passage.
    • Placed on calendar.
  • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
    • Subcommittee recommends passage.
  • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
    • Subcommittee Meeting: 03/09/2026 2:00PM Room 315.
  • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
    • Subcommittee: Westrich, Petersen, and Shipley.
  • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
    • Message from House.
    • Read first time, referred to Judiciary.
  • Feb 25, 2026 | House
    • Passed House, yeas 69, nays 22.
    • Immediate message.
  • Jan 30, 2026 | House
    • Introduced, placed on calendar.
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