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

HF 274 repeals Iowa Code section 728.7, which currently protects public libraries and accredited schools from obscenity laws when using educational materials or allowing minors to attend art exhibitions. This bill removes a legal exemption that previously shielded these institutions from prosecution under Iowa's obscenity statutes (Chapter 728) for displaying or providing materials deemed inappropriate for minors. The change would mean libraries and schools could potentially face obscenity charges for materials previously covered under this exemption. The bill directly affects public libraries, schools, and educational programs in Iowa that serve minors.