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

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202697–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 24, 202646–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to sexual exploitation of a minor and deferred and suspended sentences. The bill provides that a person convicted of sexual exploitation of a child in violation of Code section 728.12 is not eligible to receive a deferred or suspended sentence if the minor at the time of the offense was under years of age or prepubescent.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8117; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 10, 2026. On March 11, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich REmail
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Jeff Reichman REmail

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Fiscal note

Cost: up to $619,000 Compare with other bills

0 million. This includes approximately $619,000 per year in additional spending, beyond the current $408,000 for probation costs, due to an increase in an estimated prison population of approximately 56 individuals who would, under current law, be admitted to probation or receive deferred sentences. Figure 3 shows the new total cost under the Bill.

• Final Fiscal Note — Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Prohibition on Suspending Sentences · May 19, 2026 · $619,000
• Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Prohibition on Suspending Sentences · March 23, 2026 · $619,000
• Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Prohibition on Suspending Sentences · March 23, 2026
• Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Prohibition on Suspending Sentences · March 3, 2026

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§907.3

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