Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2455: A bill for an act relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Turek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Elinor Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Heather Matson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Timi Brown-Powers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Austin Baeth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tracy Ehlert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Aime Wichtendahl | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ross Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, referred to Judiciary.