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Relating to the sex offender registry including duration of registration requirements and sexually motivated extortion
Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee
Topics:Crime & corrections
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2021
- Done: House committeeJanuary 21, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 2, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 16, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202147–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 10, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawMay 10, 2021
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who live, work, or go to school in Iowa but are registered as sex offenders in another state must follow the longer of the two registration rules. Additionally, anyone convicted of extortion that is found to be sexually motivated must register as a sex offender. These individuals would be classified as tier III offenders and must follow specific registration timelines.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the sex offender registry including duration of registration requirements and sexually motivated extortion. The bill provides that a sex offender who is required to register in another jurisdiction under the other jurisdiction’s sex offender registry but who resides, is employed, or attends school in Iowa shall be required to register for a period of time equal to the period of time required under the other jurisdiction’s requirements or under Iowa law, whichever is longer.126. 106.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 10, 2021. On February 16, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Lobbying
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