The bill amends Section 709.21 of the Iowa Code to expand the definition of invasion of privacy. Under the current law, a person is guilty of invasion of privacy if they knowingly view, photograph, or film another person without consent for the purpose of sexual arousal, provided that the other person is in a state of nudity and has a reasonable expectation of privacy. The new language adds that possessing such photographs or films also constitutes invasion of privacy, thereby broadening the scope of the offense.

As a result of this amendment, a violation of the updated Code section remains classified as an aggravated misdemeanor and a tier II sex offense, requiring individuals convicted of this offense to register as sex offenders for a period of 10 years. This change aims to strengthen protections against privacy violations and hold individuals accountable for possessing illicit materials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 709.21