89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026
HF 2261: Relating to a minor’s ability to access obscene material on a distributor’s internet site or internet-based application, and providing civil penalties
Died when the session ended · The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to a minor’s ability to access obscene material. The bill provides that if a distributor’s internet site or internet-based application contains obscene material, the distributor shall not knowingly allow a minor to access the internet site or internet-based application. Any person may institute a civil action for damages under this provision. The bill provides that the damages for a violation of this provision shall be $500 for each violation, and the prevailing party in the action shall recover court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
In plain words
- February 4, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF2261