Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2135

Introduced
1/29/24  
Introduced
1/29/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the right to contraception.

Impact

The bill denotes a significant shift in state law, ensuring that neither the state nor its subdivisions can impose any restriction that disrupts access to FDA-approved contraceptives. This move is seen as a reinforcement of the constitutional right to contraception, securing it against potential state-level or local opposition, which is critical in a contemporary legal environment that may evolve to challenge reproductive rights. By outlining specific protections, the bill aims to enhance the legal framework governing contraceptive access in Iowa.

Summary

Senate File 2135, known as the Right to Contraception Act, establishes that individuals have a statutory right to obtain and use contraceptives, and healthcare providers have a corresponding right to provide contraception and related information. This bill emphasizes that these rights should not be restricted through any regulations that aim to limit access to contraceptives. It also provides a pathway for individuals adversely affected by limitations to seek legal recourse, highlighting the judiciary's role in protecting these rights.

Contention

Notably, the bill acknowledges historical disparities in access to reproductive healthcare, particularly for marginalized communities. It explicitly mentions the importance of equitable access to contraceptive methods and aims to combat systemic barriers faced by various groups, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those in low-income or rural areas. This aspect of the bill raises potential contention, as some commentators may argue that it overreaches into the domain of healthcare provision, while supporters claim it is a necessary step towards equity in reproductive rights.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HCR6005

Recognizing the right to contraception and supporting access to contraception for all adults.

IA SB365

Statutory right to contraception.

IA AB366

Statutory right to contraception.

IA SB1999

Right to Contraception Act

IA SB422

Right to Contraception Act

IA HB4121

Right to Contraception Act

IA HB999

Right to Contraception Act

IA H0933

Access to Contraception

IA HCR68

Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

IA HB9865

Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2024

Similar Bills

WI AB610

Waivers from immunization requirements at institutions of higher education.

WI AB366

Statutory right to contraception.

WI SB365

Statutory right to contraception.

WI SB45

State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

LA HB395

Provides for the right to contraception

HI SB350

Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Protect The Right To Contraception.

FL H0933

Access to Contraception

TN HB1943

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to contraceptives.