Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF2316 — A bill for an act relating to the treatment of an unborn child for the purposes of damages for wrongful death, homicide and related crimes, and assault, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 225.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to the treatment of an unborn child for the purposes of damages for wrongful death, homicide and related crimes, and assault, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 225.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2316 do?
A bill for an act relating to the treatment of an unborn child for the purposes of damages for wrongful death, homicide and related crimes, and assault, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Who sponsors HF2316?
HF2316 is sponsored by Zach Dieken (Republican).
What is the current status of HF2316?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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