HB1257Introduced in the House
Amend the definition of an abortion.
Introduced by Tamara Grove, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend the definition of an abortion.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Do Pass Amended · March 3, 2026
31
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | No |
Bill history
First Reading House H.J. 207
Prime Sponsor Changed at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 246
Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 294
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1257D
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 6. H.J. 426
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 398
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1. S.J. 37
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2. S.J. 447
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 516
Signed by the President S.J. 486
Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579
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