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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 64: Relating to the dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors and providing penalties

Became HF 306 · 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 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.

Sponsors

Rep. Heather Hora (R), Rep. Megan Jones (R)

Cost

See the 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 oper…

House subcommittee · named January 16, 2025

  • Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; PELLA PAC; Protect My Innocence; Soaring Hearts; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

  1. January 15, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
  2. January 16, 2025House subcommittee named: Stone, Srinivas, Wills and J
  3. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
  5. February 6, 2025Committee vote: 16–4
  6. February 10, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 306
  7. March 14, 2025Withdrawn

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF64