The bill amends the Iowa Civil Rights Act to clarify the definition of sexual orientation by explicitly stating that it does not include pedophilia or an adult's sexual attraction to minors. This change is intended to ensure that sexual attraction to minors is not recognized as a protected class under the law. The amendment modifies Section 216.2, subsection 17 of the Code 2025, which previously defined sexual orientation without this specific exclusion.

By making this amendment, the bill aims to reinforce the legal stance that sexual attraction to minors is not acceptable and does not fall under the protections afforded to other sexual orientations. The inclusion of this language is meant to provide clarity and strengthen the state's commitment to protecting minors from exploitation and abuse.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 216.2