Relating to the dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors, and providing penalties

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2024
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 30, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202495–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 6, 2024
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors. Current law provides that any person, other than the parent or guardian of the minor, who knowingly disseminates or exhibits obscene material, including the exhibition of obscene material so that it can be observed by a minor on or off the premises where it is displayed, commits a serious misdemeanor. The bill increases the penalty to an aggravated misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 17, 2024. On January 23, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins REmail
• Rep. Lindsay James DEmail
• Rep. Charley Thomson REmail

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Fiscal note

The fiscal impact cannot be determined, but is anticipated to be minimal. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for an aggravated misdemeanor and a serious misdemeanor. The estimated impact to the State General Fund includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the Department of Corrections (DOC).

• Dissemination of Obscene Materials to Minors, Penalty · February 12, 2024

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§728.2

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