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IA HF2201
IA HF2201A bill for an act relating to sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 529.)
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles. The bill increases the penalty from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class “D” felony for any peace officer, or an officer, employee, contractor, vendor, volunteer, or an agent of the department of corrections or a judicial district department of correctional services or an agent of a county, or an agent of a juvenile placement facility or county jail, who engages in a sex act with a person committed to the custody of the department of corrections or a judicial district department of correctional services, with a juvenile placed at a juvenile placement facility, or with a prisoner incarcerated in a county jail. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalty for certain individuals in positions of authority who engage in sexual misconduct with those in their care. Specifically, it elevates the offense from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony for peace officers, or employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, or agents of the department of corrections, judicial district departments of correctional services, county entities, or juvenile placement facilities, when they engage in a sex act with someone committed to the custody of the department of corrections or a judicial district department of correctional services, a juvenile placed at a juvenile facility, or a prisoner in a county jail. A class "D" felony is a serious crime punishable by up to five years in prison and a significant fine. This change aims to provide stronger penalties for abuse of power in correctional and juvenile settings.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (House)
Last Action
Fiscal note. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2201 |
| Fiscal Note - Sexual Misconduct with Offenders and Juveniles, Felony | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1601468.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2201.html |
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