Iowa AI-Generated Child Exploitation (SF 2243)

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Overview

Treats AI-generated depictions of child exploitation equivalently to real CSAM under Iowa criminal code.

This is an AI-specific state law.

Iowa AI regulation guide lists every tracked rule for this jurisdiction with timelines and obligation tallies.

Who this applies to

This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.

AI categories covered

  • Consumer-facing AI
  • General purpose AI

Specific AI use cases:

  • Content generation

What this requires you to do

  • Prohibited practices

    Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.

Enforcement and penalties

Criminal felony penalties under Iowa criminal code.

Source

Read the full text

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billHistory?billName=SF2243&ga=90

Last verified: April 9, 2026

Always verify current language and amendments at the official source.

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