Iowa SF347 prohibits certain materials in public libraries and allows for civil actions and penalties.

Iowa SF347 prohibits city and library district librarians from knowingly providing obscene material or hard-core pornography to minors. It also prohibits librarians from selecting or purchasing materials with descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act. A parent or guardian may file a complaint with the library board or city council if a librarian continues to violate the bill after 30 days. If a parent or guardian prevails in a civil action, they may receive actual damages, a civil penalty, and reasonable attorney fees.

Iowa SF347 prohibits certain materials in public libraries and allows for civil actions and penalties.

Iowa SF347 prohibits city and library district librarians from knowingly providing obscene material or hard-core pornography to minors. It also prohibits librarians from selecting or purchasing materials with descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act. A parent or guardian may file a complaint with the library board or city council if a librarian continues to violate the bill after 30 days. If a parent or guardian prevails in a civil action, they may receive actual damages, a civil penalty, and reasonable attorney fees.