Iowa HSB186 mandates informed consent and posting of signs about medication abortion effects.

Iowa HSB186 requires facilities performing medication abortions to post signs about the potential to avoid, cease, or reverse the effects of such abortions. The bill mandates that physicians obtain written certification from patients acknowledging they have been informed of the risks and potential reversal options. It also prohibits dispensing mifepristone outside of a health care setting. The bill emphasizes that it does not create or recognize a right to an abortion or impose liability on women.

Iowa HSB186 mandates informed consent and posting of signs about medication abortion effects.

Iowa HSB186 requires facilities performing medication abortions to post signs about the potential to avoid, cease, or reverse the effects of such abortions. The bill mandates that physicians obtain written certification from patients acknowledging they have been informed of the risks and potential reversal options. It also prohibits dispensing mifepristone outside of a health care setting. The bill emphasizes that it does not create or recognize a right to an abortion or impose liability on women.