HF 2049: 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

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2024

• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Peace Officers Association; Protect My Innocence; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 16, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 17, 2024House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Gustoff and Srinivas
3. January 23, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 30, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. January 31, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2241
6. March 6, 2024Withdrawn