This bill addresses the production, distribution, receipt, or possession of obscene materials involving minors and establishes penalties for violations. It defines "obscene material involving a minor" as any visual depiction that shows a minor engaging in a prohibited sexual act, which would be deemed appealing to prurient interest and patently offensive by contemporary adult community standards, while lacking serious literary, scientific, political, or artistic value. The bill prohibits individuals from knowingly engaging in these activities and stipulates that a first offense is classified as an aggravated misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent offense is classified as a class D felony.

Additionally, the bill includes new legal language that specifies the penalties for violations, requiring individuals convicted of such offenses to register as tier I sex offenders. It clarifies that the existence of the depicted minor is not a requirement for prosecution and exempts bona fide law enforcement or judicial activities, as well as educational materials used in accredited schools or public libraries, from the bill's provisions. Furthermore, the bill ensures that internet service providers are not held civilly or criminally liable under its terms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 692A.102, 728.1