Iowa HF558 prohibits certain materials in public libraries, authorizes civil actions, and provides civil penalties.

Iowa HF558 prohibits city libraries from selecting or purchasing materials with descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act. It also prohibits librarians from knowingly providing obscene material or hard-core pornography to minors. Parents or guardians can file complaints with library boards or city councils if librarians continue to violate these provisions. If complaints are filed and the librarian continues to violate the bill, parents or guardians can bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief.

Iowa HF558 prohibits certain materials in public libraries, authorizes civil actions, and provides civil penalties.

Iowa HF558 prohibits city libraries from selecting or purchasing materials with descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act. It also prohibits librarians from knowingly providing obscene material or hard-core pornography to minors. Parents or guardians can file complaints with library boards or city councils if librarians continue to violate these provisions. If complaints are filed and the librarian continues to violate the bill, parents or guardians can bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief.