SF 50: Relating to requirements for filters on mobile devices activated in the state, providing for civil liability for manufacturers of mobile devices for certain violations, and including penalties

What it does

This bill relates to requirements for filters on mobile devices activated in the state, and provides for civil liability for manufacturers of mobile devices for certain violations. “Device” is defined in the bill as a tablet or a smart phone sold in Iowa and manufactured on or after January 1, 2024. the manufacturer and installed on the device. “Manufacturer”, “harmful to minors”, and “activate” are also defined in the bill. The bill requires manufacturers to manufacture devices that when activated in this state automatically enable a filter that performs the functions detailed in the bill.

Senate subcommittee · named January 17, 2023

• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Network Against Human Trafficking; Protect My Innocence; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

In plain words

1. January 11, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Technology committee
2. January 17, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Webster and Weiner