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IA HF561
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bagniewski
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code section 709.8A to expand the definition of grooming to include acts performed in person or through a third party, in addition to electronic communications
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Defines grooming as knowingly seducing, soliciting, luring, or enticing (or attempting to do so) a child or person believed to be a child to commit unlawful sex acts or engage in unlawful sexual conduct
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Explicitly includes law enforcement officers or agents posing as children within the scope of potential victims for prosecution purposes
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Defines "child" as a person under 18 years of age
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Classifies grooming as a class "D" felony
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/26/2025