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

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 6, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 10, 202588–0
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 14, 202545–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 27, 2025

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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 a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245. A violation of Code section 728.2 is a tier I sex offense and a person convicted of the offense is required to register as a sex offender for a period of years.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-1040; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

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

• Rep. Henry Stone REmail
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail
• Rep. John H. Wills REmail

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Fiscal note

The fiscal impact for HF 306 cannot be determined, but is anticipated to be minimal. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a serious misdemeanor, aggravated misdemeanor, and Class D felony. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the Department of Corrections (DOC).

• Final Fiscal Note — Dissemination of Obscene Material to Minors, Penalty · June 6, 2025
• Dissemination of Obscene Material to Minors, Penalty · March 18, 2025
• Dissemination of Obscene Material to Minors, Penalty · February 28, 2025

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§728.2

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

• HF 2046 Relating to the dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors, and providing …
  90th General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 2239 · very similar
  Cleared committee

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