This bill establishes a new legal provision regarding surgical castration for individuals convicted of serious sex offenses involving victims under the age of twelve. It allows courts to mandate surgical castration as part of the conditions of release for such offenders, in addition to any other penalties. The bill specifies that if a person is placed on probation and is not confined at sentencing, a presentence investigation must include a plan for surgical castration to be executed as soon as feasible. For those in confinement, the procedure must occur no later than one week before their release. The court's order for surgical castration is contingent upon a determination by a court-appointed medical expert regarding the appropriateness of the procedure for the individual.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that a conviction for a serious sex offense, as defined in section 903B.10, subsection 3, will trigger a presentence investigation due to the exceptional circumstances of the case. The serious sex offenses referenced include various degrees of sexual abuse and related crimes against minors. The bill is deemed of immediate importance and takes effect upon enactment.