The bill establishes a new criminal offense in Iowa for the unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. It amends Section 692A.102 of the Code 2025 by adding a new subparagraph that defines this offense under section 709.9A. Specifically, it states that individuals aged 18 or older who knowingly send unsolicited electronic images or videos depicting certain sexually explicit content—including genitalia, individuals engaged in sexual acts, or male genitalia in a turgid state—will be committing a serious misdemeanor.

Penalties for this offense include a maximum confinement of one year and a fine ranging from $430 to $2,560. Additionally, individuals convicted under this bill will be required to register as sex offenders and will face a special sentence that commits them to the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections for 10 years, with the possibility of parole.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 692A.102