This bill amends the definition of "person" in Section 4.1, subsection 20 of the Iowa Code. It specifies that the term "person" includes not only individuals and various legal entities but also explicitly encompasses an individual organism of the species homo sapiens at any stage of development, from fertilization until natural death. This inclusion aims to clarify the legal status of human beings in the context of statutory interpretation.

Additionally, the bill states that this definition of "person" shall not be subject to judicial review, indicating that courts will not have the authority to challenge or interpret this specific statutory construction. The amendment reflects a significant shift in how the law may recognize and protect human life at all stages of development, while also emphasizing the legislative intent behind this definition.

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Introduced: 4.1