"Big Tech Censorship" Bill Passes In Iowa

A bill passed Wednesday in the Iowa senate, could strip major tech companies of tax breaks and government contracts if they restrict certain types of speech on their media platforms.

A bill passed wednesday in the iowa senate ?

"* could strip major tech companies of tax breaks and govenment contracts if they restrict certain types of speech on their media platforms. it's now heading to the house.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens is speaking with state senators about this bill ?

"* ad what it means for iowans.

He joins us live in the newsroom?*- alex?xxx katie ?

"* supporters of senate file 5?

"*80 feel that companies like facebook and google are censoring conservative viewpoints.

And they're hoping these companies are held accountable.

The bill would require the attorney general's office to investigate censorship complaints and take companies to court.

If found in violation ?

"* tax breaks and incentives from companies would be pulled for 20 years.

I spoke with state senators dennis guth ?

"* who co?

"* sponsored the bill ?

"* and amanda ragan.

While guth supports the bill ?

"* as it would protect the right to free speech?

"* ragan feels it would hurt the state's position to do business and attract a tech "if we have google or big tech companies saying we only want to show one side of the information, then we're not able to make good, education decisions."

"we're wanting to make sure people are seeing this as a place they want to be and want to come."

The des moines area has a few larger tech companies.

Facebook has a data center in altoona ?

"* amazon has a facility in bondurant ?

"* and apple is planning a data center in waukee.

Live in the thank you alex.

The iowa house has a similar bill that's being discussed ?

"* though ther version is focused on penalizing tech companies if found censoring elected officials or political candidates.///