Relating to human trafficking including services and prostitution, and making penalties applicable

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 25, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 202589–0
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 23, 202548–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2025

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to human trafficking and the definition of services. The bill provides that “services” means performing activities under the supervision of or for the benefit of an actor, including commercial sexual activity and sexually explicit performances. Currently, the definition of “services” requires an ongoing relationship between the person and the actor.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-1137; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 26, 2025. On March 31, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Janet Petersen DEmail

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Fiscal note

Cost: up to $204,000 Compare with other bills

The fiscal impact of HF 649 cannot be determined since it is not known how many additional convictions would result from the changes to the definitions under Iowa Code chapters 710A and 725. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a Class B, Class C, and Class D felony. The average State cost for a Class A felony ranges between $199,000 and $204,000.

• Final Fiscal Note — Human Trafficking, Definitions · June 10, 2025
• Human Trafficking, Definitions · March 26, 2025
• Human Trafficking, Definitions · March 19, 2025

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§710A.1

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