SF 2136: 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 30, 2024

• Sen. Kevin Alons (R) · kevin.alons@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Liz Bennett (D) · liz.bennett@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen (R) · kerry.gruenhagen@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 29, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Technology committee
2. January 30, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Alons, Bennett and Gruenhagen
3. February 1, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 7, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2243