Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 451: A bill for an act prohibiting the state or a political subdivision of the state from entering into contracts with, or providing tax incentives or specified benefits to, certain companies that censor online content, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

In committee Last action February 26, 2025: Subcommittee recommends passage.

Plain-language summary

HF 451 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting the state or a political subdivision of the state from entering into contracts with, or providing tax incentives or specified benefits to, certain companies that censor online content, and including effective date and applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Henry Stone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Subcommittee recommends passage.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Henry Stone (Republican).