Bill > SF317

This bill increases the annual registration fee for individuals required to register as sex offenders in the state of Iowa from $25 to $50, effective with the first in-person appearance at the sheriff's office after July 1, 2025. The fee will be paid to the county sheriff where the sex offender primarily resides, and if an offender has multiple residences in the state, they will pay the fee in the county of their first required appearance. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow sheriffs flexibility in fee collection, such as permitting installment payments or waiving the fee if the offender is unable to pay at the time of registration. The collected fees will continue to be used to offset the costs associated with sex offender registration duties. This change represents an adjustment to the financial requirements for individuals on the sex offender registry, potentially providing additional resources for county sheriff offices to manage registration processes.

Budget and Finance

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF317