Iowa’s Major New Laws Take Effect | Des Moines News

Iowa’s July 1st law roundup packs major changes: affirmative action and anti-bias training vanish from schools and police, abortion meds now require in-person consultations, and doctors can legally refuse care based on conscience—sparking debate. Teens can’t get STD vaccines without parental consent, fake degrees become a crime after a superintendent scandal, and animal torture is now a felony—making Iowa the last state to do so. Towing rules tighten with clearer timelines and credit card acceptance, while schools get a 2% supplemental aid boost (just meeting minimums) plus pay support and property tax relief. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e1984a492306d6a