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Iowa Abortion Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Abortion Laws
| Code Section | 707.7; et seq.; §707.8A found unconstitutional, Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, Inc. v. Miller, 195 F. 3rd 386 (1999). |
| Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion | "Feticide": Intentional termination of human pregnancy after end of second trimester. "Abortion": Termination of a human pregnancy with the intent other than to produce a live birth or remove a dead fetus. "Partial Birth Equivalent": A person who intentionally kills a viable fetus aborted alive shall be guilty of a Class B felony. |
| Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion | Necessary to preserve life or health of mother or fetus; after end of second trimester with every reasonable effort made to preserve life of viable fetus |
| Penalty for Unlawful Abortion | Class C felony (attempted feticide-Class D felony) |
| Consent Requirements | - |
| Residency Requirements for Patients | - |
| Physician Licensing Requirements | Licensed M.D. |
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