Iowa House passes bill to make harming an “unborn person” a crime
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:15 PM – Monday, March 11, 2024
Republicans in Iowa’s House of Representatives have approved a bill criminalizing the death of an “unborn person.”
After an Alabama court determined that frozen embryos can be regarded as children, the Iowa House approved a bill on Thursday that would make the death of an “unborn person” a crime.
The proposed bill would change the language in Iowa’s current law to address “causing of death of, or serious injury to, an unborn person,” which is defined as “an individual organism… from fertilization to live birth.”
Currently, the law outlines penalties for termination or serious injury to a “human pregnancy.”
It’s one of several bills that state legislatures across the nation are debating that would increase the legal and constitutional safeguards for fetuses and embryos, a long-standing objective of the pro-life movement.
To become law, the bill would still need to be approved by the state Senate and signed by Governor Kim Reynolds.
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What concerns do opponents of the bill have regarding potential consequences and the criminalization of women who experience pregnancy complications or miscarriages
Lining crimes against unborn persons focuses on the mother’s right to choose whether or not to have an abortion. This bill seeks to change that and establish legal protection for unborn persons.
The bill passed in the House by a vote of 66-33, with the support of majority Republicans. It will now move on to the Senate for further consideration.
Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to provide justice for unborn children. They believe that if a person intentionally causes the death of an unborn child, they should be held accountable for their actions. They argue that an unborn child is a separate and distinct individual with the right to life.
Opponents of the bill, mainly Democrats, argue that it infringes upon a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body. They believe that the bill is a direct attack on reproductive rights and could lead to the criminalization of women who have abortions. They argue that the decision to carry a pregnancy to term should be left to the individual woman, not the government.
The bill has sparked a heated debate in Iowa, with both sides passionately advocating for their positions. Supporters of the bill point to similar laws in other states, such as Alabama, as evidence that protecting the rights of unborn children is a growing trend in the United States. They argue that this bill is an important step towards recognizing the value and dignity of every human life.
Opponents of the bill worry about the potential consequences of criminalizing the death of an unborn person. They believe that this could lead to prosecutions of women who experience miscarriages or complications during pregnancy. They argue that women should not be held legally responsible for events outside of their control.
The bill has also drawn attention to the ongoing debate over the definition of when life begins. Proponents of the bill argue that life begins at conception, while opponents maintain that life begins at birth.
It is unclear at this time what impact the bill will have if it becomes law. It is likely to face legal challenges and could ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
Overall, the approval of this bill by the Iowa House represents a significant step in the ongoing debate regarding the rights and protections afforded to unborn children. It highlights the deep divisions within society on the issue of abortion and raises important questions about the balance between a woman’s right to choose and the right to life of an unborn child. With the bill moving on to the Senate, the final outcome and implications of this legislation remain to be seen.
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