Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF451 — 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.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 345.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/26/2025 12:30PM RM 304.

  3. Subcommittee: Stone, James and Wheeler. H.J. 407.

  4. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 345.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF451 do?
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.
Who sponsors HF451?
HF451 is sponsored by Henry Stone (Republican).
What is the current status of HF451?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF451?
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