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IA SF461
A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming and the sex offender registry, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1096.)
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the criminal offense of grooming and the sex offender registry. The bill provides that a person convicted of the criminal offense of grooming under Code section 709.8A is required to register as a tier I sex offender. Grooming is a class “D” felony. In addition to any other punishment provided by law, a person convicted of grooming is sentenced to a special sentence committing the person to custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections for a period of 10 years with eligibility for parole; and must register as a sex offender for a period of 10 years upon placement on probation, parole or work release, or release from incarceration.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa's sex offender registry requirements to add a new category of registration for individuals convicted of grooming under section 709.8A. Specifically, the bill requires that anyone convicted of grooming must register as a tier I sex offender. While the bill text itself is brief, the government summary provides important context about the offense and penalties: grooming is classified as a class "D" felony, and those convicted will be sentenced to 10 years of custody under the Iowa Department of Corrections, with the possibility of parole. Additionally, convicted individuals must register as a sex offender for 10 years following their probation, parole, work release, or release from incarceration. This legislation aims to strengthen legal protections against a specific form of sexual misconduct by ensuring that those convicted of grooming are tracked in the sex offender registry and face significant legal consequences.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (S)
Last Action
Withdrawn. S.J. 504. (on 03/12/2025)
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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=SF461 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF461.html |
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