The bill amends Section 904.310A of the Iowa Code to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Corrections for the distribution or availability of sexually explicit material to inmates. Specifically, it clarifies that this restriction applies to any inmate committed to institutions under the department's control and includes a detailed list of what constitutes sexually explicit content. This includes acts such as penetration, oral contact with genitalia, and the use of artificial sexual organs.

The new legal language explicitly outlines various forms of sexually explicit material that are not permitted, thereby providing a clearer definition of what is considered inappropriate for distribution within correctional facilities. The bill emphasizes the department's responsibility to ensure that such materials are not made available to inmates, reinforcing the intent to maintain a standard of decency within the institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 904.310A