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IA HF43
A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material, and providing penalties.(See HF 899.)
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. The bill provides that a person who is 18 years of age or older who knowingly sends an unsolicited picture or video by electronic means depicting any person’s genitals or pubic area, any person engaging in a sex act, or the covered genitals of a male person that are in a discernibly turgid state is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. A person convicted of a violation of the bill is required to register as a sex offender. A person convicted of a violation of the bill is also required to be sentenced to a special sentence committing the person into the custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections for a period of 10 years, with eligibility for parole.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material in Iowa. Specifically, the law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any person 18 years or older to knowingly send an unsolicited electronic picture or video depicting certain sexually explicit content, including images of a person's genitals or pubic area, someone engaging in a sex act, or a male's covered genitals in a sexually aroused state. A serious misdemeanor under Iowa law is punishable by up to one year in confinement and a fine between $430 and $2,560. Additionally, a person convicted of this offense will be required to register as a sex offender and will be subject to a special 10-year sentence under the supervision of the Iowa Department of Corrections, with potential eligibility for parole. The bill amends existing Iowa law to add this new electronic transmission offense to the list of registerable sex offenses, ensuring that those who commit this crime are tracked and monitored.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 871. (on 03/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF43 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF43.html |
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