HF 2606 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

HF 2606 requires websites, apps, or sections of sites/apps containing a significant portion of material deemed "pornographic for minors" to implement age verification to block access by users under 18. It defines "pornographic for minors" and allows three verification methods: digital ID, commercially reasonable transactional data checks, or attorney-general-approved methods. Exemptions include news organizations, public broadcasts, and internet service providers (unless they created the content). Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000 per access (capped at $10,000 daily), enforced by the attorney general, with strict privacy rules prohibiting retention of identifying data.
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Amendment H-8062 filed.
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
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