Iowa bill to ban abortions after fetal heartbeat detected
Iowa legislators advance Senate Study Bill 3143 targeting abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, with a 2-1 party line vote. The bill would criminalize doctors while exempting women, drawing emotional testimony from supporters and opponents about health, rights, and constitutional risk.
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Iowa Senate backs constitutional carry push in gun law bill
Iowa Senate Republicans advance Senate File 2106 to remove general gun carry permits and permit to acquire handgun duties. The measure would require adherence to federal background checks while permitting permit use to obtain firearms. Supporters call it a Second Amendment expansion, while opponents warn of safety risks. Senator Jason Schultz notes broad local support and constitutional rights. A separate proposal urges a constitutional amendment recognizing the right to acquire keep possess transport and use arms with strict scrutiny.
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Iowa House plan would require opioid registry and checks
Des Moines reports Iowa lawmakers unveiled a House GOP package to curb opioid addiction. It would require doctors and pharmacists to register with and query an electronic state database, report pharmacy data within 24 hours, and cap prescriptions at six months. A proposed good Samaritan immunity and other limits accompany the plan as state death toll climbs.
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