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

SF 235: Relating to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

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.

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

Sen. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@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

February 10, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
February 17, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Salmon, Pike and Quirmbach
February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it