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90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2243: 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

Signed into law

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.

Sponsors

Technology committee

Cost

Can’t be estimated

12(3). However, the extent of the increase in costs to the Department of Corrections (DOC) is unknown.

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. February 7, 2024Filed in the Senate
  2. February 7, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
  3. March 1, 2024Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
  4. March 4, 2024Passed the Senate, 46–0
  5. March 6, 2024Took the place of HF 2241 on the House floor (the same legislation)
  6. March 6, 2024Passed the House, 93–0
  7. April 10, 2024Sent to the Governor
  8. April 10, 2024Signed into law
  9. April 30, 2024Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/SF2243