Iowa House sends ‘medical conscience’ bill to governor

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The Iowa House approved a bill Monday allowing medical practitioners and health care organizations to refuse to participate in or pay for a health care service that goes against their conscience or religious beliefs.

House File 571, which passed in a 63-27 vote, had passed the House already in 2025 — “actually, 362 days ago,” Rep. Bill Gustoff, R-Des Moines, noted.

As passed, the bill would allow medical professionals and providers like hospitals and …

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