A bill for an act relating to public libraries, including eligibility requirements for state assistance and oversight by city councils.
HF 2622 requires Iowa public libraries to implement age-appropriate policies that prohibit minors from accessing materials deemed inappropriate for their age (excluding content depicting sex acts) and allows parents to monitor their child's borrowing. Libraries must submit annual reports proving compliance to receive state funding, with non-compliant libraries losing eligibility for state aid. The bill transfers oversight of library governance from boards to city councils, requiring councils to establish advisory boards that review materials for age-appropriateness and handle parental challenges. These changes directly affect public libraries, city councils, and parents of minor library users.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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