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Relating to sexual exploitation of a minor by the creation, adaptation, or modification of a visual depiction to give the appearance that an identifiable minor is engaged in a prohibited sexual act or the simulation of a prohibited sexual act, and making penalties applicable
Topics:Courts & civil law
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2024
- Done: House committeeJanuary 30, 2024
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 6, 202493–0
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202446–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 10, 2024
- Done: Signed into lawApril 10, 2024
Became HF 2241 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2241 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to sexual exploitation of a minor by the knowing use of a visual depiction of a minor to create, adapt, or modify a photograph or film with the intent to falsely depict the minor engaging in a prohibited sexual act or the simulation of a prohibited sexual act. Current law provides that it is unlawful to knowingly purchase or possess a visual depiction of a minor engaging in a prohibited sexual act or the simulation of a prohibited sexual act. The bill does not require proof of the actual identity of the identifiable minor.
Read the full explanation
The bill provides that “visual depiction of a minor” includes any visual depiction that has been created, adapted, or modified to give the appearance that an identifiable minor is engaged in a prohibited sexual act or the simulation of a prohibited sexual act. An “identifiable minor” is a person who was a minor at the time the visual depiction was created, adapted, or modified, or whose image as a minor was used in creating, adapting, or modifying the visual depiction and is recognizable as an actual person by the person’s face, likeness, or other distinguishing features. “Visual depiction” is defined in Code chapter 728 (obscenity) to include any picture, slide, photograph, digital or electronic image, negative image, undeveloped film, motion picture, videotape, digital or electronic recording, live transmission, or other pictorial or three-dimensional representation.12(3) is a class “D” felony for a first offense and a class “C” felony for a second or subsequent offense. 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. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
House subcommittee
Named January 17, 2024. On January 23, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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Fiscal note
12(3). However, the extent of the increase in costs to the Department of Corrections (DOC) is unknown.
- Final Fiscal Note — Sexual Exploitation of Minors, Use of Falsely Created Images— · April 30, 2024
- Sexual Exploitation of Minors, Use of Falsely Created Images · March 1, 2024
- Sexual Exploitation of Minors, Use of Falsely Created Images · February 22, 2024
Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§728.12
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Lobbying
8 for · 0 against · 5 undecided · Who →
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