Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2455: A bill for an act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Plain-language summary

HF 2455 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat. Primary sponsor: Josh Turek (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Austin Baeth (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Josh Turek (Democratic); Elinor Levin (Democratic); Heather Matson (Democratic); Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic); and 5 more.