This bill proposes the repeal of Code section 728.7, which currently provides obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions in Iowa. Under the existing law, the use of appropriate material for educational purposes in accredited schools, public libraries, and educational programs involving minors is permitted, as well as the attendance of minors at exhibitions or displays of art works. The section also outlines the definition of obscene material, which is determined by community standards and includes content that appeals to prurient interests and lacks serious literary, scientific, political, or artistic value.

By repealing this section, the bill removes the specific protections that allow for the use of certain materials in educational settings and the attendance of minors at related events, potentially impacting how educational institutions and libraries handle materials that may be considered obscene under the law. This change could lead to stricter regulations regarding the types of materials accessible to minors in these environments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 728.7