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This bill modifies Iowa's sex offender registry statute by adding a new category of registrable offense related to grooming under section 709.8A. While the specific details of the grooming offense are not provided in this excerpt, the bill would require individuals convicted of grooming to register as sex offenders. By adding this new subparagraph to section 692A.102, the bill expands the list of offenses that mandate sex offender registration, which means people convicted of this specific type of grooming would be required to comply with sex offender registration requirements. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and appears to be part of an effort to strengthen legal protections against sexual offenses, particularly those involving potential exploitation. The bill originated in the Iowa House of Representatives as House File 180 during the Ninety-first General Assembly and was supported by legislative leaders including Pat Grassley (Speaker of the House), Amy Sinclair (Senate President), and Governor Kim Reynolds.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF180