Bill > HF306

This bill modifies Iowa's existing law regarding the dissemination of obscene material to minors by establishing escalating criminal penalties for adults and minors who distribute such content. For adults eighteen years and older, the penalties now range from a serious misdemeanor for a first offense to an aggravated misdemeanor with a mandatory one-year minimum confinement for a second offense, and a class "D" felony with a mandatory three-year minimum confinement for a third or subsequent offense. The bill also introduces a new provision specifically addressing minors, making it a serious misdemeanor for anyone under eighteen who knowingly distributes obscene material to another minor. The mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders cannot be deferred or suspended, indicating the legislature's intent to impose strict consequences for repeated violations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide stronger legal protections against the exposure of obscene material to minors.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF306