Relating to obscene material available on devices and imposing civil liability on certain entities who publish or distribute obscene material on the internet

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 16, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 202588–1
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 29, 202646–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill creates civil liability for commercial entities who publish or distribute obscene material on the internet that is accessed by minors. The bill requires a commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes obscene material on the internet to use reasonable age verification methods to verify that the individual attempting to access the material is not a minor. A commercial entity that is found in violation shall be civilly liable to an individual for damages resulting from a minor’s access to the H.F. material, including court costs and reasonable attorney fees as ordered by the court. The bill does not impose civil liability on a provider or user of an interactive computer service on the internet.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5231; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named January 16, 2025. On January 29, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. Samantha Fett REmail
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§554I.1

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Tried before

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• HF 2051 Relating to obscene material available on devices and imposing civil liability on entities…
  90th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · similar
  Cleared committee

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