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IA HF826

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "obscene material involving a minor" as any visual depiction or apparent depiction of a minor engaged in a prohibited sexual act that appeals to prurient interest, is patently offensive under contemporary adult community standards, and lacks serious literary, scientific, political, or artistic value

  • Prohibits knowingly producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing with intent to distribute obscene material involving a minor, including attempts to commit such conduct

  • First offense constitutes an aggravated misdemeanor (up to 2 years confinement, fine of $855-$8,540); second or subsequent offense is a class "D" felony (up to 5 years confinement, fine of $1,025-$10,245)

  • Requires convicted offenders to register as tier I sex offenders under Iowa's sex offender registry requirements

  • Exempts bona fide law enforcement and judicial activities, educational materials in accredited schools or public libraries, and does not impose liability on internet service providers; does not require that the depicted minor actually exist

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to obscene materials involving minors, and providing penalties.(Formerly HF 81.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2025

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