IA HF51

Defines "obscene performance" as a visual performance exposing genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or female breast (including prosthetics), or involving sex acts, masturbation, excretory functions, or sadomasochistic abuse that appeals to prurient interest, is patently offensive under community standards for minors, and lacks serious artistic, literary, political, or scientific value

Creates criminal penalties for knowingly exposing a minor to an obscene performance (aggravated misdemeanor) and for admitting a minor to premises with obscene performances (serious misdemeanor for minors 14-17; aggravated misdemeanor for children under 14)

Establishes a private civil cause of action allowing parents, guardians, or the minor upon turning 18 to sue for declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, actual and punitive damages, with a minimum damages award of $10,000 and a 10-year statute of limitations after the minor reaches 18

Prohibits the use of public institutions, facilities, equipment, funds, or property owned or controlled by the state or political subdivisions for shows, exhibitions, or performances that include obscene material or obscene performances

Repeals existing exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions under Code section 728.7, which previously allowed use of appropriate materials for educational purposes and attendance of minors at art exhibitions