Iowa legislature passes heartbeat abortion ban during special session
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(Worthy News) – The Iowa legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically around 6 weeks of pregnancy, and Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds says she plans on signing the legislation into law on Friday.
The Republican-controlled legislature passed the bill Tuesday during a special session that Reynolds convened with the purpose of passing pro-life legislation.
“Today, the Iowa legislature once again voted to protect life and end abortion at a heartbeat, with exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother,” Reynolds said after the bill passed. [ Source: Just the News (Read More…) ]
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