Republican Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa called a special Congress on Wednesday to advance abortion regulations in the state, according to a press release.
Reynolds’ effort began after the state’s Supreme Court failed in mid-June to reinstate Iowa’s 2018 Fetal Heart Rate Act, which limits abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Reynolds said the court’s inaction “ignored the will of Iowa’s voters and legislators” and paved the way for the Republican-controlled state legislature to pass similar abortion regulations in a special legislative session. rice field. according to Go to press release.
“Iowans elected legislators willing to stand up for the rights of their unborn children, and in so doing voted strongly for pro-life principles and against the arbitrary destruction of innocent and defenseless lives. ,” Reynolds said in a statement. “I believe the pro-life movement is the most important human rights movement of our time. I will not only continue to fight against the inhumanity of abortion, but will also support women planning to become mothers and help them become fathers. We are also committed to continuing policies that promote healthy child-rearing and encourage strong families.”
#preliminary reportIowa Governor Kim Reynolds to pass new abortion regulations after the stalemate Iowa Supreme Court refused to lift a 2018 six-week abortion ban injunction , recalls legislators to Des Moines for a special legislative session on Tuesday, July 11. . #yaregis pic.twitter.com/MfnWysrMBf
— Tom Burton (@tjbarton83) July 5, 2023
The special session will take place on July 11th at 8:30 am, according to the press release. (Related: Iowa Supreme Court Denies Governor’s Action to Reinstate Six-Week Abortion Ban)
The 2018 Heartbeat Bill was proposed and signed by Reynolds, but was rejected by a district court in 2019. according to to the Associated Press. After the Roe v. Wade case was overturned last year and the Iowa Supreme Court declared there is no constitutional right to abortion, the governor has been trying to get the 2018 ban into effect. Currently, this operation is allowed up to the 20th week of pregnancy.
“These are the most important building blocks of our society and what will keep our state and nation strong for generations to come,” Reynolds said.
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