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IA HSB529
SB
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Upgrades the penalty for sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony under Iowa Code Section 709.16
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Applies to peace officers, employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, or agents of the Department of Corrections, judicial district departments of correctional services, county jails, and juvenile placement facilities
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Covers sex acts committed with individuals in custody of correctional facilities, prisoners incarcerated in county jails, or juveniles placed at juvenile placement facilities
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Class "D" felony carries penalties of up to 5 years confinement and fines ranging from $1,025 to $10,245
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles, and providing penalties.(See HF 2201.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2201.
1/29/2026