A bill for an act relating to the purchase or possession of a visual depiction of a minor engaging in a prohibited sexual act or the simulation of a prohibited sexual act.

This bill amends Iowa law to make it unlawful to knowingly purchase or possess images or videos of minors involved in prohibited sexual acts or simulated depictions of such acts, including through digital means like computers. It directly affects individuals who view, share, or store such material, expanding existing restrictions to cover all forms of digital possession. The key provision updates a specific section of the code to explicitly include "any means" of possession, ensuring the law applies to online content. The bill does not create new restrictions on legitimate media or speech, focusing solely on prohibiting the distribution and possession of illegal material. It remains pending in committee as of the latest update.