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IA SF2119

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Evans

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Iowa Code section 728.7, which currently exempts public libraries and educational institutions from state obscenity laws
  • Removes the existing protection that allows accredited schools, public libraries, and educational programs to use "appropriate material for educational purposes" without being subject to obscenity restrictions
  • Eliminates the exemption permitting minors to attend art exhibitions or use materials in public libraries that might otherwise fall under obscenity regulations
  • Would subject public libraries and educational institutions to the same obscenity standards as other entities under Iowa Code chapter 728

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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