State Bill Would Require Libraries Block Internet Porn

DES MOINES — Iowa libraries may be required to block computer access to adult content websites and restrict children from viewing R-rated movies under new legislation proposed by three Republican state senators.

"Libraries should be safe havens where children go to learn," Sen. Jeff Angelo said, who authored the bill along with Sen. Brad Zaun and Sen. Jerry Behn.

The legislation specifies that libraries that don't install computer filters would be prohibited from receiving state aid. The measures are aimed at protecting children from being exposed to sexually explicit material, according to the bill's sponsors.

"It is important that people have access to the Internet and all of the information that it has,” Susan Craig, director of the Iowa City Public Library, added.

Various librarians said they also are concerned about children but they believe policies governing libraries should be set at the community level.

Twenty-one states currently have Internet filtering laws that apply to public schools or libraries. Congress has already approved similar rules for libraries that receive federal money.

Recently, the Board of Supervisors for Los Angeles County unanimously passed a funding measure set to dole out $344,000 to county libraries for the purchase of strict filtering technology, privacy screens around monitors and a complete redesign of where computers are stationed.

The decision to allocate funding for filters followed an October 2005 measure that required libraries to begin using limited filters for sexually explicit content at all Los Angeles County library computers.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Arcom to Expand AV Enforcement to Smaller Adult Sites

The president of French media regulator Arcom revealed on Thursday that the agency plans to escalate its enforcement of age verification rules to include smaller adult sites, starting in late 2025 or early 2026.

AEBN Publishes Report on MILF, Cougar Trends

AEBN has published a report on MILF and Cougar categories from its straight theaters.

Pornhub to Shut Down Access in Arizona Over Age Verification

Aylo will geoblock Pornhub across Arizona starting Sept. 26, when the state’s age verification law, HB 2112, goes into effect.

Flirtback Launches Zcash Crypto Payment Solution

Creator platform Flirtback has launched its Zcash (ZEC) crypto payment solution.

Vixen Media Group Appoints Samuel Spencer as President, COO

Vixen Media Group (VMG) has named industry veteran Samuel Spencer as its new president and chief operating officer.

French Telecoms Mogul Ignites AV Firestorm With Free VPN, Sarcastic Tweet

French billionaire Xavier Niel, founder of telecommunications giant Iliad, sparked a heated debate this week when he appeared to admit that the company's Free Mobile wireless carrier integrated no-cost VPN into its service specifically to circumvent age verification restrictions on adult content.

UPDATED: Michigan Legislators Propose Online Porn Ban

Michigan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it illegal to distribute pornography via the internet in the state.

Taliban Restricts Access to Adult Content by Shutting Down Internet

The Taliban has shut down internet access across a large portion of Afghanistan in a move to prevent what it deems "immoral activities."

Go.cam Adds Video Spoofing Protection for AV

Go.cam has announced that its verification solution now features security against video spoofing.

SexLikeReal Releases 'VR Self-Care' Guide

SexLikeReal (SLR) has published a blog post spotlighting “VR Self-Care.”

Show More