HF 228: Relating to prostitution, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to prostitution. Current law provides that a person commits a class “D” felony when the person purchases or offers to purchase services as a partner in a sex act from a person who is under the age of 18. The bill adds that it is a class “D” felony for a person to purchase or offer to purchase services as a partner in a sex act from a person who is reasonably believed to be under the age of including a law enforcement officer or agent posing as a minor under the age of 18. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for not more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025

• Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R) · mark.thompson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) · beth.wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Thompson, M., Wessel-Kroeschell and Williams
3. February 19, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it