The Senate advanced a bill this week to create more options for maternal support programs in Iowa. State funding would be earmarked for nonprofit organizations that have "a primary mission of promoting healthy pregnancies and childbirth instead of abortion" (among other criteria).

Passing pro-life legislation and protecting life are important priorities for most Republicans at the Capitol. This legislation provides pregnant women with supportive options in terms of health care and services they need to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and healthy birth.

Under Senate File 2381, the Departm...