Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Advances in Iowa Senate

A bill, SSB 3143, that would ban abortions of pre-born babies when a heartbeat is detected passed through its subcommittee in the Iowa Senate on a 2 to 1 vote.

Shane Vander Hart
February 8, 2018
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Iowa Senate Passes 20 Week Abortion Ban

The Iowa Senate passed Senate File 471, a 20-week abortion ban, on a 32 to 17 vote that included all Senate Republicans, an Independent and three Democrats.

Shane Vander Hart
March 15, 2017
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A Wave of Pro-Life Bills Filed in the Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate with its new GOP majority have six pro-life bills filed including bills defunding abortion providers and banning abortions at 20-weeks.

Shane Vander Hart
January 18, 2017
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Iowa Legislature Votes to Protect Women Who Conceive During Rape

The Iowa House and Iowa Senate passed HF 2386 which allows the court to terminate the parental rights of a person who perpetuated sexual abuse.

Shane Vander Hart
March 16, 2016
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The “Friends” in Planned Parenthood’s Friend of the Court Brief

There are three organizations supporting Planned Parenthood in a Friend of the Court Brief to the Iowa Supreme Court that you should be aware of.

Jenifer Bowen
March 10, 2015
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“You Could Hear Screaming From The Other Room”

Some studies cited in Friend of the Court brief submitted to Iowa Supreme Court include chilling quotes that are not very friendly to Planned Parenthood.

Jenifer Bowen
March 9, 2015
2 minute read