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'Chilling effect': GOP bill would kill Iowa obscenity law exemption for libraries, schools

  • Iowa Republican lawmakers have approved a bill to remove legal exemptions from obscenity laws for public libraries and schools, known as House File 274.
  • Rep. Heather Matson, D-Ankeny, criticized the bill, linking it to Nazi Germany's initial book banning efforts.
  • Supporters of the bill argue it is necessary to protect minors from sexually explicit material in libraries.
  • Keenan Crow with One Iowa expressed concern over the proposal, stating no other states have similar laws as described.
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The Southwest Iowa News SourceThe Southwest Iowa News Source
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Bill proposes removing obscenity law exemptions for libraries, schools

Iowa Republican lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would remove legal exemptions in obscenity laws for public libraries and schools.

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Iowa House subcommittee advances bill removing obscenity exemptions from libraries

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa House Republicans moved a bill through the subcommittee level that would remove obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions. The bill is just a single sentence, removing the current language from Iowa code. It was moved out of the education subcommittee in a partisan vote of 2 to 1. Space heater likely cause of barn fire in Polk County "I don't think that is something a reasonable person …

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The Quad-City TimesThe Quad-City Times

Bill advances to remove Iowa obscenity law exemptions for libraries, schools

Supporters of the legislation argued the exemptions allow minors access to inappropriate, sexually explicit material at public libraries, and that the bill is needed to restrict children’s exposure to obscene content.

·Cherokee County, United States
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Iowa Republicans propose banning 'obscene' books from public libraries

A law banning books that depict sex acts from school libraries is already in effect. Now, lawmakers are looking at local libraries.

·Cedar Rapids, United States
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Des Moines RegisterDes Moines Register

'Chilling effect': GOP bill would kill Iowa obscenity law exemption for libraries, schools

Iowa Republican lawmakers are seeking to remove an exemption in Iowa's obscenity law that protects libraries and educational institutions.

·Des Moines, United States
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Iowa Capital DispatchIowa Capital Dispatch

Bill proposes removing obscenity law exemptions for libraries, schools • Iowa Capital Dispatch

(Photo by Diyosa Carter/Getty Images)Iowa Republican lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would remove legal exemptions in obscenity laws for public libraries and schools. House File 274 would repeal the Iowa Code section that exempts educational institutions and libraries from obscenity laws. Rep. Helena Hayes, R-New Sharon, said it was likely the shortest bill to be debated this year — but the length did not stop the bill from…

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KGAN broke the news in on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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