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

HF 2046: Relating to the dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors, and providing penalties

Became HF 2239 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

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.

Cost

See the 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 incurre…

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2024

Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Liberty Network; Protect My Innocence; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

January 16, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
January 17, 2024House subcommittee named: Collins, James, Thomson and C
January 23, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
January 30, 2024Approved by the House committee
January 31, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2239
February 26, 2024Withdrawn