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IA SF235

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sandy Salmon

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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 obscenity laws

  • Removes protection allowing accredited schools, public libraries, and educational programs to use "appropriate material for educational purposes" that might otherwise be restricted under obscenity statutes

  • Eliminates exemption permitting minors to attend art exhibitions or use materials in public libraries without obscenity law restrictions

  • Would subject public libraries and schools to the same obscenity regulations 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.

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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