A bill for an act relating to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions.

SF 2119 repeals Iowa Code section 728.7, which currently protects public libraries and schools from obscenity charges when providing age-appropriate educational materials. The bill removes a legal exemption that previously stated obscenity laws (Chapter 728) do not prohibit the use of such materials in accredited schools, public libraries, or educational programs with minors. This change would mean libraries and schools could face obscenity prosecutions for materials previously shielded under this exemption. The bill directly affects public libraries, schools, and educational programs that distribute materials to minors. (Note: The bill is procedural in nature but changes substantive law, requiring a 3-5 sentence summary.)