Legislation / HF 278

HOUSE FILE 278 Passed Committee

Parental authorization for minors to create accounts on social media platforms, providing civil penalties, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 798.)

Sponsor   Bobby Kaufmann (R-HD-082) Last action   Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 798. — March 5, 2025 Full text   Iowa Legislature ↗
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Lobbyist declarations

12 declarations filed on this bill
● 6 For ● 0 Against ● 6 Undecided

Related legislation

Part of a group of 2 related bills
HF 798 Parental authorization for minors to create accounts on social media platforms, providing civil penalties, and including applicability provisions
Introduced
Date Chamber Action
2025-02-10 House Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 273.
2025-02-11 House Subcommittee: Fett, Wheeler and Wilburn. H.J. 291.
2025-02-17 House Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 4:00PM House Lounge.
2025-02-19 House Subcommittee recommends passage.
2025-02-25 House Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 433.
2025-02-25 House Committee vote: Yeas, 19. Nays, 2. H.J. 433.
2025-03-05 House Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 798.

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Individual Votes

    Client Declaration Last Updated
    Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values For Feb 18, 2025
    Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition For Feb 17, 2025
    PELLA PAC For Feb 19, 2025
    Protect My Innocence For Feb 19, 2025
    The Family Leader For Feb 17, 2025
    The Family Leader Foundation For Feb 17, 2025
    CTIA - The Wireless Association Undecided Feb 20, 2025
    Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association Undecided Feb 20, 2025
    Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council Undecided Mar 6, 2025
    Meta Platforms Inc. Undecided Jan 20, 2026
    Roblox Undecided Feb 19, 2025
    Technology Association of Iowa Undecided Feb 19, 2025
    Date Time Type Location Description
    2025-02-13 09:00 Hearing RM 103 House Judiciary Committee
    2025-02-19 16:00 Hearing House Lounge House Judiciary Subcommittee
    2025-02-24 13:30 Hearing RM 103 House Judiciary Committee
    2025-02-25 10:30 Hearing RM 103 House Judiciary Committee