Breaking: Iowa's governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion ban into law

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday prohibiting nearly all abortions in the state after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The law, which goes into effect July 1 if the courts don't stop it, will require physicians to conduct an abdominal ultrasound to test for a fetal heartbeat on any woman seeking an abortion. A fetal heartbeat can be detected about six weeks into a pregnancy and often before a woman realizes she's pregnant, experts said. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO: USATODAY.COM Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108