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IA HF285

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Sexton

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Purchasing or offering to purchase sex acts from a human trafficking victim becomes a class "C" felony, with ignorance of the victim's trafficking status not a valid defense

  • Convicted individuals must pay a mandatory fine of $50,000 and register as a tier III sex offender

  • Statute of limitations for prosecution is set at 10 years after the offense is committed

  • Persons convicted under this provision are denied parole or work release until they have served at least 70% of their maximum sentence

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to prostitution involving a victim of human trafficking, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 274.

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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