IA HF558

Prohibits public librarians in county and city libraries from selecting or purchasing materials containing descriptions or visual depictions of sex acts as defined in Iowa Code section 702.17

Bars librarians from knowingly providing obscene material or hard-core pornography to minors in public libraries

Allows parents or guardians to file complaints with library boards, city councils, or boards of supervisors; if violations continue after 30 days, they may file with higher authorities or bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief

Establishes civil penalties for prevailing plaintiffs: minimum $5,000 plus $500 per day during litigation for ongoing violations; $10,000 minimum damages for obscene material violations; $20,000 minimum damages for hard-core pornography violations

Authorizes county attorneys and the attorney general to institute civil enforcement actions, with court orders and records sent via certified mail to relevant officials; penalties collected are deposited in the state general fund