HF864

A bill for an act requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment of an internet site or application that contains material pornographic for minors to perform reasonable age verification. (Formerly HF 62.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Complete·6/1/26

Iowa HF864 requires certain internet sites to verify the age of users accessing obscene material.

Iowa HF864 mandates that commercial entities, termed "covered platforms," must perform reasonable age verification for users attempting to access obscene material. These platforms must use methods such as government-issued identification or reliable financial documents. The bill prohibits covered platforms and third parties from retaining or disseminating identifying information obtained during age verification. Violators face punitive damages, civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, and other legal remedies.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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2 Nay

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16 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Senate Technology Committee

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Senate Technology Committee

History

Jun 1

House

Signed by Governor. H.J. 06/01.

May 13

House

Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 05/13.

May 1

House

Explanation of vote. H.J. 1083.