Des Moines, Iowa, Apr 7, 2017 / 09:27 am
With stronger abortion restrictions advancing in the state legislature, Iowa is close to becoming the 20th state to bar abortion after 20 weeks.
The Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy, require a three-day waiting period for abortion, and require an ultrasound for women considering an abortion.
Last month, the Iowa Senate approved the 20-week abortion ban, but it must now review and approve provisions the House added such as the three-day waiting period and other changes.
Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to sign the bill. At a pro-life rally, he pledged to be "a strong advocate for the unborn."