Iowa HF2455: A BILL FOR An Act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.

From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6584YH (2) ak/ko H.F. 2455 Section 1. REPEAL. Chapters 146C and 146E, Code 2026, are repealed. EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation's substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill repeals Code chapters 146C and 146E, relating to the prohibition on the performance of an abortion by a physician after the detection through prescribed testing of a fetal heartbeat. LSB 6584YH (2) -1- ak/ko 1/1

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Sponsors

• Josh Turek (D, 20) · primary sponsor
• Elinor Levin (D, 89)
• Heather Matson (D, 42)
• Timi Brown-Powers (D, 61)
• Austin Baeth (D, 36)
• Tracy Ehlert (D, 79)
• Aime Wichtendahl (D, 80)
• Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D, 49)
• Ross Wilburn (D, 50)

Latest actions

1. February 16, 2026: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 292 .

Common questions

What is HF2455?

HF2455 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.

What does HF2455 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.

What is the status of HF2455?

In committee as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 292 . (February 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2455?

Josh Turek (D, 20), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF2455?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2455&ga=91