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Iowa age-verification & online ID laws

In effect HF 864 (2026) effective Jul 1, 2026

Signed by Gov. Reynolds June 1, 2026; in force since July 1, 2026. Applies to sites/apps where a substantial portion (one-third or more) of content is pornographic for minors; allows digital-ID, transactional-data, or AG-approved verification; bars retention of identifying data. Civil penalties up...

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
HF 864 (2026)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jul 1, 2026
Intrusiveness
Severe -- Criminal penalties, VPN targeting, or repeated re-checks with long data retention.
Sponsor
House committee bill (formerly HF 62)

Signed by Gov. Reynolds June 1, 2026; in force since July 1, 2026. Applies to sites/apps where a substantial portion (one-third or more) of content is pornographic for minors; allows digital-ID, transactional-data, or AG-approved verification; bars retention of identifying data. Civil penalties up to $10,000/day.

Timeline
  • Jun 1, 2026Scheduled
  • Jul 1, 2026In effect

Source: legis.iowa.gov

Digital ID

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

Effective: Live

Source: tsa.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does Iowa require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. HF 864 (2026) is in effect, effective Jul 1, 2026. Signed by Gov. Reynolds June 1, 2026; in force since July 1, 2026. Applies to sites/apps where a substantial portion (one-third or more) of content is pornographic for minors; allows digital-ID, transactional-data, or AG-approved verification; bars retention...

Does Iowa have a digital ID requirement?

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

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