HF 274: Relating to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions

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.

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025

• Rep. Helena Hayes (R) · helena.hayes@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 16 against

For: Inspired Life; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Katherine Bogaards; PELLA PAC; Protect My Innocence; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Bitches Get Stuff Done; Diane Hathway; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Library Association (ILA); Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Iowa Safe Schools; Iowa State Education Association; and 4 more

In plain words

1. February 10, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Hayes, Fett and Matson
3. February 17, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 18, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2025Committee vote: 14–8
6. February 20, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 521