New Iowa laws go into effect July 1. Higher speed limits, medical conscience protections for healthcare providers and changes to how Iowans can access abortion medication are among a few legislative changes taking effect Wednesday. While some laws took effect immediately, most of the laws passed this past legislative session take effect July 1, as the state heads into the next fiscal year. ## Here are a few new Iowa laws taking effect July 1:. Abortion pill restrictions: Iowans seeking medication abortions will be required to see a provider in person for a prescription and will have to be dispensed abortion medications in a medical setting, like a hospital or pharmacy. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services also can’t disqualify a person from fostering or adopting based on their religious or moral beliefs around gender identity and sexual orientation.