A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductive care.
This bill proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Iowa's Constitution recognizing reproductive freedom as a fundamental right. It would protect services including contraception, abortion, prenatal care, and miscarriage management, stating the state cannot interfere with these private decisions unless a "compelling state interest" is met using the "least restrictive means." The amendment allows state regulation of abortion after fetal viability but prohibits banning abortions medically necessary to protect a patient's life or health. This would apply to all Iowa residents seeking reproductive care and requires voter approval after legislative passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Drey, and Schultz.
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
14 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Art Staed
DDemocratic
P
Bill Dotzler
DDemocratic
P
Catelin Drey
DDemocratic
P
Cindy Winckler
DDemocratic
P
Herman Quirmbach
DDemocratic
P
Izaah Knox
DDemocratic
P
Janet Petersen
DDemocratic
P
Janice Weiner
DDemocratic
P
Matt Blake
DDemocratic
P
Mike Zimmer
DDemocratic
P
Molly Donahue
DDemocratic
P
Renee Hardman
DDemocratic
P
Tom Townsend
DDemocratic
P
Tony Bisignano
DDemocratic
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