Age Verification for Harmful Content (HF 864)

Age Verification for Harmful Content (HF 864) in Iowa: active, effective July 1, 2026. Applies to Websites, apps, or social media pages where one-third or more of content is material harmful to minors. Age range: Under 18. Reasonable age verification via digital ID, commercial transactional data, or

Key facts

Key requirements

• Reasonable age verification via digital ID, commercial transactional data, or AG-approved methods
• Sites and third-party verifiers may not retain or share personal information beyond what the law requires
• Civil penalties up to $10,000 per day; each minor's unauthorized access is a separate violation

Notes

Signed by Governor Reynolds June 1, 2026; effective July 1, 2026. Iowa became the 26th state with an adult-content age verification law.

Further reading: Age Verification Compliance Guide

Frequently asked

What does Age Verification for Harmful Content (HF 864) require?

Reasonable age verification via digital ID, commercial transactional data, or AG-approved methods Sites and third-party verifiers may not retain or share personal information beyond what the law requires Civil penalties up to $10,000 per day; each minor's unauthorized access is a separate violation

Who must comply with Age Verification for Harmful Content (HF 864) in Iowa?

Websites, apps, or social media pages where one-third or more of content is material harmful to minors

When does Age Verification for Harmful Content (HF 864) take effect and what is its status?

Effective July 1, 2026. Current status: active. Signed by Governor Reynolds June 1, 2026; effective July 1, 2026. Iowa became the 26th state with an adult-content age verification law.

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