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Pulse Life Advocates has been a leader in bringing forth pro-life legislation at the Iowa State Capitol. In fact, most of the early pro-life legislation can be credited to this organization. We are advocating for legislation during the session and providing education to our representatives to pass bills that will protect life.
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Coalition of Pro-life Leaders
We are proud founding members of the Coalition of Pro-life Leaders in the state of Iowa.
Legislation
Session Updates
2025 End of Legislative Session:
The following bills passed the 2025 legislative session:
HF391/SF175 Prenatal Human Development Education- This bill provides that fetal development related to pregnancy be taught in the human growth and development curriculum for all schools in Iowa. Currently there are two versions of this bill, and both have survived the funnel. Pulse prefers the Senate version of this bill because it requires this curriculum to be taught from 4th-12th grade. The Senate has passed this bill, and the House version is eligible for debate. The two chambers have agreed on a compromise and a bill will move forward this session.
SF 288/ HF 103- Accommodations for Pregnant Students in College- A bill related to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of high education be given reasonable accommodations. The Senate bill has passed the sub and committee and passed in full debate in the Senate 47-0. The House version has passed the sub and committee and is now eligible for debate in the full House.
- June 24, in Dobbs v. Jackson we overturned federal abortion law.
- Abortion law goes back to the state.
- Two dozen states have trigger bills, so they have outlawed abortion, Iowa unfortunately is not one of those states.
LEGISLATION BLOG POSTS
Medicare for All mandates taxpayer funded abortion
Iowans for LIFE doesn’t typically get involved with Medicare discussions. Now it’s necessary to comment in light of a growing swath of left-leaning politicians calling for Medicare for All. The proposed legislation is shocking. Mandated taxpayer funded abortions The language…
The future of Roe v Wade
Sadly, the future of Roe v Wade doesn’t matter to Iowa considering the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision last year. The Iowa Court concocted a right to abortion out of thin air. Watch the brief video clip with Tom Chapman, Executive…
Our friends at the John Paul II Medical Research Center need your help
Re: Please Contact Iowa Legislators in Support of Regenerative Medicine Tax Credit Bill- House File 277 and Senate File 37 Dear Friends: We need your help! First, I would like to thank you for supporting ethical medical research in our…
Caitlyn Dixson testifies on behalf of SJR 9
SJR 9 Language Senate Joint Resolution 9 proposes a simple Amendment to the Iowa Constitution: “No right to abortion or required funding of abortion: The Constitution of the State of Iowa does not secure or protect a right to abortion…
How to resurrect the sanctity of life in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds will not appeal a recent court decision which shot down the Heartbeat Bill. The Governor made a tough call. The appeal process had almost no chance to succeed in light or the Iowa Supreme Court’s brazen support…
You are needed at the Iowa Rally for Life
Here’s the reality: Big Abortion wants to turn Iowa into New York. The Iowa Supreme Court has us well on the way by overturning key pro life legislation passed in the last two years. The pro life community is fighting…
Maggie DeWitte’s testimony before yesterday’s Senate subcommittee
My name is Maggie DeWitte and I am the director of Iowans for LIFE and spokesman for the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders. The Coalition is represented by organizations across the state including: Lutheran Family Services, Restored by Grace, Operation Outcry,…
Help us amend the State Constitution
By Maggie DeWitte We need you to help us amend Iowa’s Constitution with a pro life amendment. Iowans for LIFE is working with the Iowa Pro Life Coalition to prevent the Hawkeye state from being turned into a New York…
Heartbeat Novena Day Four Prayer
The Heartbeat Bill goes to court on December 7th As a reminder, the Heartbeat Bill goes to court on December 7th as referenced in an earlier blogpost. We are praying a Novena for a successful outcome. Our Novena comes from…
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