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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2040: Relating to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions

Died when the session ended · The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

7, which relates to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions.7 currently provides that nothing in Code chapter 728 (obscenity) prohibits the use of appropriate material for educational purposes in any accredited school, any public library, or in any educational program in which a minor is participating.7 further provides that Code chapter 728 does not prohibit the attendance of minors at an exhibition or display of art works or the use of any materials in any public library.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

Lobbying · 7 for, 2 against

For: Classical Conversations; Homeschool Iowa; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Protect My Innocence; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: Iowa Library Association (ILA); Iowa State Education Association

In plain words

  1. January 16, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HF2040