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IA HF899
A bill for an act relating to indecent exposure, including the unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material, and providing penalties.(Formerly HF 43.)
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to indecent exposure, including the unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. The bill provides that a person who is 18 years of age or older commits a serious misdemeanor if the person knowingly sends a picture or video, which the person knows or reasonably should know is unsolicited and unwanted by the recipient, by electronic means depicting any of the following: any person’s genitals or pubic area; any person engaging in a sex act, as defined in Code section 702.17; or the covered genitals of a male person that are in a discernibly turgid state. 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa Code Section 709.9 to create a new criminal offense related to the unsolicited electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. Specifically, the bill establishes that any person 18 years or older commits a serious misdemeanor if they knowingly send an electronic picture or video that they know or should reasonably know is unwanted by the recipient, which depicts either a person's genitals or pubic area, a person engaging in a sex act (as defined in section 702.17), or a male person's covered genitals in a visibly aroused state. A serious misdemeanor under Iowa law is punishable by up to one year of confinement and a fine ranging from $430 to $2,560. The legislation appears aimed at preventing the non-consensual electronic transmission of sexually explicit images, providing a legal mechanism to address such unwanted digital communications and protect individuals from unwelcome and potentially harassing visual content.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (H)
Last Action
Explanation of vote. H.J. 897. (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF899 |
| Fiscal Note - Unsolicited Obscene Images, Criminal Penalty | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1524476.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF899.html |
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