Senate File 150 amends Section 728.12 of the Iowa Code regarding the prosecution of sexual exploitation of minors. The bill introduces new legal language that specifies that a visual depiction containing pictorial representations of different minors will be prosecuted as separate offenses for each minor depicted. Additionally, it clarifies that violations involving multiple visual depictions of the same minor will also be prosecuted as separate offenses for each pictorial representation of that minor.

The bill removes previous language that suggested these violations could be treated as a single offense, thereby strengthening the legal framework for prosecuting cases of sexual exploitation involving minors. This change aims to ensure that each instance of exploitation is treated with the seriousness it deserves, reflecting a commitment to protecting minors from sexual exploitation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 728.12
Enrolled: 728.12