IA HF2605

Establishes torture as a new criminal offense under Iowa Code section 726.6B, classified as a class "B" felony

Defines torture as intentionally inflicting serious bodily injury or severe mental pain or suffering upon a person in one's custody or physical control, with intent to cause cruel or extreme pain

Sets maximum confinement at 50 years, notwithstanding standard class "B" felony sentencing provisions

Defines "serious bodily injury" to include conditions involving substantial risk of death, unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, protracted disfigurement, internal injury, poisoning, serious burns, or multiple puncture wounds

Specifies that proof the victim suffered pain is not required as an element of the crime, and conviction does not preclude additional charges arising from the same transaction