¶ Overview
Hinson supported numerous abortion bans including co-sponsoring legislation that would have been a total abortion and IVF ban as well as an Iowa heartbeat bill that was described as the most restrictive in the nation.
Hinson opposed Roe v. Wade, submitted a brief to have it overturned and claimed that it was rightfully overturned when the Dobbs decision happened.
¶ Hinson Was An Anti-Abortion Extremist
¶ Hinson Voted To Ban Abortion
¶ Hinson Cosponsored The “Life At Contraception Act” Which Defined Life Beginning At “The Moment Of Fertilization” And Would Ban All Abortions And IVF
Hinson Cosponsored The “Life At Contraception Act” Which Defined Life Beginning At “The Moment Of Fertilization” And Would Ban All Abortions. According to the Des Moines Register, “Democrats have criticized Hinson's record on reproductive health. She is a cosponsor of the Life at Conception Act, which defines life as beginning at ‘the moment of fertilization’ and would ban all abortions.” [Des Moines Register, 3/26/26]
¶ The Life At Conception Act Which Would’ve Effectively Banned IVF
The Bill Lacked Language Protecting Fertility Treatments. According to the Des Moines Register, “ Hinson is among dozens of House Republicans who have co-sponsored the 2023-24 Life at Conception Act. That bill states that life begins at fertilization. And although it includes language preventing ‘the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child,’ it does not spell out protections for fertility treatments.” [Des Moines Register, 2/27/24]
The Bill Would’ve Threatened IVF Access. According to NPR, “ He's also one of the senators who co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act, a bill that would have granted constitutional protection to embryos at ‘the moment of fertilization.’ If enacted, that legislation could have threatened access to IVF, during which embryos are often discarded or stored for years.” [NPR, 3/16/24]
¶ Hinson Voted For Heartbeat Bill Which Was A De Facto 6 Week Ban
2018: Hinson Voted To Ban Abortions After A Fetal Heartbeat Can Be Detected. In May 2018, Hinson voted for Senate Bill 359. The bill, according to the Gazette, “would ban most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, often as early as the sixth week of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.” The House passed the bill by a vote of 51 to 46 and it ultimately became law. [Iowa Legislature – Senate Bill 359, Iowa House Of Representatives, 5/1/18; Gazette, 5/4/18]
Hinson Voted Yes For The Heartbeat Bill. According to the Des Moines Register, “Republicans voting ‘Yes’ (51) Terry C. Baxter, Hancock Co.; Michael Bergan, Winneshiek Co.; Brian Best, Carroll Co.; Jacob Bossman, Woodbury Co.; Gary Carlson, Muscatine Co.; Peter Cownie, Polk Co.; Dave Deyoe, Story Co.; Cecil Dolecheck, Ringgold Co.; Dean Fisher, Tama Co.; Joel Fry, Clarke Co.; Tedd Gassman, Winnebago Co.; Pat Grassley, Butler Co.; Stan Gustafson, Madison Co.; Chris Hagenow, Polk Co.; Kristi Hager, Allamakee Co.; Mary Ann Hanusa, Pottawattamie Co.; Greg Heartsill, Marion Co.; David E. Heaton, Henry Co.; Jake Highfill, Polk Co.; Ashley Hinson, Linn Co.” [Des Moines Register, 5/4/18]
- The Legislation Was A De Facto 6-Week Abortion Ban. According to the Des Moines Register, “Under the legislation, physicians will be barred from performing most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Experts said that heartbeat can be heard about six weeks into a pregnancy - often before a woman realizes she's pregnant.” [Des Moines Register, 5/4/18]
Hinson Voted For A Bill That Banned Abortion After 6 Weeks In Iowa. According to the Des Moines Register, “As a member of the Iowa House in 2018, she also voted for a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in Iowa after about six weeks of pregnancy. That version of the law was struck down in court, but after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its Roe v. Wade decision, lawmakers passed a new version that took effect in 2024.” [Des Moines Register, 3/26/26]
¶ The Heartbeat Bill Was “The Most Restrictive Abortion Ban In The Nation”
Iowa’s Heartbeat Bill Was The “Most Restrictive Abortion Ban In The Nation.” According to the Des Moines Register, “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed into law the most restrictive abortion ban in the nation, surrounded by toddler-toting supporters.” [Des Moines Register, 5/4/18]
The Legislation Would Bar Physicians From Performing Most Abortions After A Fetal Heartbeat Was Detected. According to the Des Moines Register, “Under the legislation, physicians will be barred from performing most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Experts said that heartbeat can be heard about six weeks into a pregnancy - often before a woman realizes she's pregnant.” [Des Moines Register, 5/4/18]
¶ Hinson Touted Voting For A Heartbeat Bill
[VIDEO] Hinson Supported Iowa’s Heartbeat Bill. “Yeah. And I have supported a heartbeat bill here in Iowa that had exceptions for those very things.” [Washington Post Live, 5/09/22]
[VIDEO] Hinson Touted Voting For A Heartbeat Bill. “voted for a heartbeat bill with exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother. I heard from my constituents that that's important to do.” [TH Editorial Board, 10/21/22]
¶ Hinson Voted For A 20 Week Ban
2017: Hinson Voted To Ban Abortions After Twenty Weeks Without An Exception For Rape Or Incest And To Establish A Three Day Waiting Period For Those Seeking An Abortion. In April 2017, Hinson voted for Senate Bill 471. The bill, according to the Des Moines Register, “bann[ed] most abortions once a pregnancy reaches 20 weeks. It also establishe[d] a three-day waiting period for women seeking any abortion. Senate File 471 will allow an abortion after 20 weeks if doctors determine it's necessary to preserve the life or health of the mother. It does not include exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or for pregnancies in which a genetic anomaly makes life after birth impossible.” The House passed the bill by a vote of 55 to 42 and it ultimately became law. [Iowa Legislature – Senate Bill 471, Iowa House Of Representatives, 4/5/17; Des Moines Register, 4/18/17]
¶ Hinson Touted Supporting A 20-Week Abortion Ban
[VIDEO] Hinson Claimed That A Person Came Up To Her And Claimed That Thanks To Her Vote On The 20-Week Abortion Ban That They Now Had A Daughter. “Yeah. Well, I think I just talk about the real life stories that I've heard from people. I had someone come up to me after I, I voted for the heartbeat bill in Iowa here in the legislature that said, thanks to my vote on even the 20 week bill that we had here, they have a daughter. So that's a real life impact on, on a family here in Iowa that was able to adopt a child and have a serious success story.” [Washington Post Live, 5/9/22]
[VIDEO] Hinson Touted Supporting A 20-Week Abortion Ban. “Yeah. Well, I'm pro-life, and I will continue, again, to support pro-life policies that help save lives here in Washington, D.C. It's why you see my record. I've supported a 20 week abortion ban in Iowa because I think that is helping to save lives in Iowa.” [TH Editorial Board, 10/21/22]
¶ Hinson Opposed Roe v. Wade
¶ Hinson Spoke On The House Floor In Support Of Banning Abortion And Against Roe V. Wade
Hinson Spoke On The House Floor In Support Of Banning Abortion And Against Roe V. Wade. Representative Ashley Hinson posted, “Since Roe v. Wade was enacted 48 years ago, 62 million abortions have been performed. I spoke on the House Floor about why this issue is close to my heart, and how I will always stand up for pro-life policies in Congress. #prolife #IA01” [Twitter, @RepAshleyHinson, 2/4/21]
¶ Hinson Claimed That In Roe V. Wade, The Supreme Court Sided Against Life
Hinson Claimed That In Roe V. Wade, The Supreme Court Sided Against Life. Representative Ashley Hinson posted, “51 years ago, the Supreme Court sided against life with their ruling on Roe v. Wade. Countless lives have been saved since it was overturned, but there is much more work to be done to create a culture of life in America. I will continue working to save moms and babies!” [Twitter, @RepAshleyHinson, 1/22/24]
¶ Hinson Supported The Dobbs Decision Which Struck Down Roe V. Wade
¶ Hinson Signed An Amicus Brief Supporting Mississippi In The Dobbs Decision
200 Members Of Congress Signed An Amicus Brief In Support Of Mississippi. According to a press release from Senator Roger Wicker, “The Mississippi congressional delegation and the House Pro-Life Caucus today led more than 200 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief supporting the State of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Mississippi's law protecting life.” [Press Release – Senator Roger Wicker, 9/29/21]
The Brief Asked Ther Supreme Court to Potentially Reconsider Or Overrule Roe V. Wade. According to a press release from Senator Roger Wicker, “In the amicus brief, the lawmakers ask ‘the Court uphold Mississippi's law as effectuating important state interests, or, alternatively, return this case to the lower courts for consideration on a full evidentiary record, recognizing that certain precedents [Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey] may be reconsidered and, where necessary, be wholly or partially overruled.’” [Press Release – Senator Roger Wicker, 9/29/21]
Hinson Signed Onto The Brief. According to a press release from Senator Roger Wicker, “In addition to the House sponsors, Representatives signing the brief include: […] Ashley Hinson (Iowa-01),” [Press Release – Senator Roger Wicker, 9/29/21]
¶ Hinson Supported Overturning Roe
Hinson Claimed That If Roe v. Wade Fell, Than “Soundless Lives Will Be Saved” And That She Would “Continue To Champion Pro-Life Policies.” Representative Ashley Hinson posted, “If it is true that Roe v. Wade’s days are numbered, countless lives will be saved, but our fight to protect innocent life isn’t over. In Congress, I will continue to champion pro-life policies and support expecting mothers.” [Twitter, @RepAshleyHinson, 5/3/22]
Hinson Claimed That The Dobbs Decision Would “Save Countless Lives.” According to a press release from Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, “Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson decision. ‘This decision will save countless lives. In Congress, I will continue to champion pro-life policies and work to support expecting mothers and their babies.’- Congresswoman Ashley Hinson” [Press Release – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, 7/24/22]
[VIDEO] Hinson Claimed That “Roe Versus Wade Was Rightfully Overturned.” “Straight off the Iowa caucuses, It was a busy couple of days, but I'm here today to talk about my bill, the Pregnant Student Rights Act, when Roe versus Wade was rightfully overturned last year, the next chapter of the pro-life movement began.” [Ashley Hinson Press Conference – Pregnant Students Rights, 1/17/24]