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Bill > SF2065
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to prostitution. Code section 725.1(2) provides that a person who purchases or offers to purchase another person’s services as a partner in a sex act commits an aggravated misdemeanor. A person who purchases or offers to purchase services as a partner in a sex act from a person who is under the age of 18, or who is reasonably believed to be under the age of 18 including a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a minor under the age of 18, commits a class “D” felony. The bill provides that a person who purchases or offers to purchase another person’s services as a partner in a sex act commits a class “D” felony. A person who purchases or offers to purchase services as a partner in a sex act from a person who is under 18 years of age, or who is reasonably believed to be under the age of 18 including a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a minor under the age of 18, commits a class “C” felony.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa law regarding prostitution by increasing the penalties for purchasing or offering to purchase sexual services. Specifically, it changes the offense of purchasing or offering to purchase sexual services from an adult from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony, which is a more serious crime. Furthermore, it elevates the penalty for purchasing or offering to purchase sexual services from someone under the age of 18, or from someone reasonably believed to be under 18 (including undercover law enforcement posing as a minor), from a class "D" felony to a class "C" felony, further increasing the severity of the punishment for crimes involving minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 148. (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2065 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2065.html |
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