Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 116: A bill for an act relating to obscenity, including the exposure of a minor to an obscene performance and admittance of a minor to a premises with obscene performances, establishing a private civil cause of action, and providing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 116 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to obscenity, including the exposure of a minor to an obscene performance and admittance of a minor to a premises with obscene performances, establishing a private civil cause of action, and providing penalties. Primary sponsor: Sandy Salmon (Republican), Doug Campbell (Republican), Cherielynn Westrich (Republican), Kevin Alons (Republican), Dennis Guth (Republican), Lynn Evans (Republican), Mike Pike (Republican), Dave Rowley (Republican), Jeff Taylor (Republican), Mark Lofgren (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Salmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Doug Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Cherielynn Westrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kevin Alons | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Dennis Guth | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Lynn Evans | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Mike Pike | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dave Rowley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Jeff Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mark Lofgren | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2025 2:30PM Senate Lounge.
- Subcommittee: Westrich, Taylor, and Weiner.
- Introduced, referred to Judiciary.