Iowa HF62 imposes civil liability on commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute obscene material on the internet to minors.

Iowa HF62 mandates that commercial entities verify the age of individuals attempting to access obscene material on the internet. These entities must use age verification methods, such as commercially available databases or other reasonable methods. Violators face civil liability for damages, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, resulting from minors accessing obscene material. The bill does not impose liability on providers or users of interactive computer services on the internet.

Iowa HF62 imposes civil liability on commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute obscene material on the internet to minors.

Iowa HF62 mandates that commercial entities verify the age of individuals attempting to access obscene material on the internet. These entities must use age verification methods, such as commercially available databases or other reasonable methods. Violators face civil liability for damages, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, resulting from minors accessing obscene material. The bill does not impose liability on providers or users of interactive computer services on the internet.