Relating to deferred or suspended sentences for cases involving sexual exploitation of a minor

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to deferred or suspended sentences for cases involving sexual exploitation of a minor. Current law provides that a court may not defer the judgment if the offense is a violation of Code section 728.12 (sexual exploitation of a minor). The bill provides that a court may not defer or suspend a sentence for a violation of Code section 728.12.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§907.3

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